Description
Cool winter gatherings gain magic with Snowflake Oreo Cream Salad, a delightful dessert blending creamy textures and chocolate crunch. Chilled sweet treats never tasted more festive, inviting you to savor each spoonful of winter wonder.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 15–18 Oreo cookies, crushed
- 1 (8 ounces / 226 grams) package cream cheese, softened
- 1 (8 ounces / 226 grams) container Cool Whip (or homemade whipped cream)
- 1 ½ cups mini marshmallows
Sweeteners and Flavors:
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup white chocolate chips
Optional Decorative Ingredients:
- ¼ cup shredded coconut
- Blue and white sprinkles or edible glitter
Instructions
- Prepare the velvety foundation by whipping cream cheese until silky and uniform in texture.
- Incorporate powdered sugar and vanilla extract, blending thoroughly to create a smooth, sweet mixture.
- Delicately fold in Cool Whip, generating a light and airy cream base with soft, billowy peaks.
- Introduce a medley of crushed Oreos, creating delightful chocolate crunch throughout the creamy landscape.
- Gently fold mini marshmallows into the mixture, distributing them evenly for unexpected pockets of pillowy sweetness.
- Sprinkle white chocolate chips, allowing them to nestle into the creamy canvas, providing delicate bursts of richness.
- If desired, integrate shredded coconut for an additional layer of tropical texture and subtle nutty undertones.
- Ensure all ingredients are thoroughly yet gently integrated, maintaining the cream’s delicate structure.
- Transfer the mixture to a serving container and seal carefully.
- Refrigerate for a minimum of one hour, allowing flavors to harmonize and texture to set.
- Prior to serving, garnish with additional crushed Oreos, creating a whimsical snowflake-inspired presentation.
- Optional: Enhance the festive aesthetic with a sprinkle of edible glitter or decorative sprinkles for a magical touch.
Notes
- Choose full-fat cream cheese for a richer, more luxurious texture that holds its shape better in the salad.
- Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature to prevent lumpy mixing and create a smoother cream base.
- Crush Oreos into varied sizes for interesting texture – some fine crumbs and some chunky pieces make each bite more exciting.
- For a gluten-free version, swap regular Oreos with gluten-free chocolate sandwich cookies to maintain the classic flavor profile.
- Reduce sugar content by using light Cool Whip and less powdered sugar if you prefer a less sweet dessert.
- Make this dessert ahead of time – it actually tastes better after chilling overnight, allowing flavors to develop and meld together.
- Create a festive winter look by using white chocolate chips and shredded coconut to enhance the snowflake theme.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 100 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg