Oreo Pie

Oreo pie is one of those no-bake desserts that's perfect for any season or occasion. It's chocolaty creaminess works just as well for a summer cookout as it does for a delicious Thanksgiving dessert! The thick, slightly tangy filling is reminiscent of cheesecake recipe, but this crowd-pleasing pie is so much easier to make. Not only can it be made a day ahead, there's no baking required!

What is Oreo pie made of?

Oreo pie starts with a chocolate-cookie crumb pie crust made of Oreos, of course! Process the cookies into crumbs, before adding melted, salted butter for a salty-sweet mix. Press this crumb mixture into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch deep-dish pie plate. This crust could be baked, but for this no-bake Oreo pie recipe—the crust is placed in the freezer to set. The filling is a mixture of whipped cream cheese, heavy cream, sour cream, powdered sugar and crushed Oreo cookies. 

What is considered a deep-dish pie plate?

While regular pie plates typically have a depth of 1 1/2 inches, deep-dish pie plates are 2 to 2 1/2 inches deep. Not sure which you have? Pull out a ruler and measure! Deep-dish pie plates allow for a taller pie full of more of that glorious fluffy filling, so make sure you're using one here.

Can you use a store-bought Oreo pie crust for Oreo pie?

Since this Oreo dessert uses a deep-dish pie plate and most pre-assembled cookie crusts are made in regular pie pans, it's best to make your own here. Otherwise, you'll have a shorter pie and leftover filling. Leftover filling, of course, isn't the worst problem to have—spoon any extra into ramekins and top with Oreo crumbs for a few miniature desserts. 

Why add sour cream to Oreo pie? 

Like any good cheesecake recipe, sour cream adds a pleasant tanginess and smoothness to this filling. It helps to balance the sweetness of the cookies with its slight tartness. 

How many Oreos make 2 cups of crumbs? 

It takes 25 regular Oreo cookies, to make 2 cups of Oreo cookie crumbs. Process them finely in a food processor. Double-stuffed or holiday flavors of Oreo cookies have a different filling ratio, so it's best to use just regular Oreo cookies for this recipe. We found that using a family-sized package (19.1 oz.) was the perfect amount of Oreo cookies to make a thick, chocolaty crust, as well as pack the filling with cookies and also decorate this pie.