Classic Cookies and Cream Dessert Cups
These dessert cups feature a crushed cookie base, a creamy, sweet filling made with cream cheese and whipped cream, and are topped with more cookie crumbles. They are perfect for a quick and impressive treat.
Equipment
- dessert cups
- large bowl
- electric mixer
- separate bowl
Ingredients
Cookie Base
- 20 chocolate sandwich cookies
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted optional
Filling
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy cream, cold
Topping
- 5 chocolate sandwich cookies
Instructions
Preparation
- Crush 20 chocolate sandwich cookies finely and mix with melted butter if desired, then press into the base of each dessert cup.
- In a large bowl, beat softened cream cheese with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, whip cold heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
Assembly
- Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until just combined.
- Spoon the creamy filling over the cookie base in each dessert cup.
- Crush the remaining 5 chocolate sandwich cookies and sprinkle generously over the top of each dessert cup.
Chill
- Chill the dessert cups for at least 2 hours, or preferably overnight, in the refrigerator before serving.
Notes
For best results, ensure the cream cheese is fully softened for a smooth filling. Chilling overnight allows the flavors to deepen and the dessert to set perfectly.