Oreo Mudslide Pudding Pops

One of my go to treats in the summer is pudding pops, they bring me back to the days of my childhood. I've tried a few different versions and I must admit, this oreo mudslide version may be the best one yet. This is a mudslide in pudding pop form. Think your kids would want one, no problem, just skip the alcohol and use more milk. 

First up you need a homemade popsicle maker, once you have that, you just need a box or oreo pudding, milk, baileys and Kahlua and some whipped cream. Actually the whipped cream is optional but it just makes the pops so much creamier.  Your store doesn't carry oreo pudding, no biggie. Just add some crushed oreos to your vanilla pudding. or go for broke and use the chocolate pudding. I mean, be fearless with your pudding lovin' self. 

The key to getting these just right is not using too much alcohol and making sure you freeze them a full 24 hours before you try to pop them out of their molds. I also like to mix these up, sometimes I use chocolate milk, other times I use coffee creamers. Next I think I want to use Godiva instead of Kahlua.

Ingredients
1 cup whipping cream
box oreo pudding
1 cup milk
1 oz baileys
1 oz kahlua
crushed oreos

Directions
beat the whipping cream on low and once it begins to thicken, up the speed. This really doesn't need any extra sugar bc you are mixing it with the pudding. THe last time I made these, I did add about a tsp of baileys and kahlua, just be careful not to add these until the cream has begun to thicken. Once it is fully whipped, set aside. 

In a separate bowl, make the pudding with the milk and alcohol. Whisk together until it begins to thicken and then add in the whip cream. Stir together and then, before it completely sets as a pudding, pour into the molds. If it has gotten too thick to pour, just add a little more milk. 

Do not use too much alcohol or these will not set and they will break apart in the mold. You would probably have to use a fork to get it all out. Not that I would know or anything. 

Once they are set, run the molds under hot water until they release. I crushed up some oreos and dredged the pops in them. Such a perfect and delicious treat. 



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Peppermint Oreo Mudslide

I absolutely love hosting get togethers. I am not always the biggest fan of all the prepwork that proceeds said gatherings, but the actual event: sign me up. I never tire of coming up with different recipes to serve and more often than not, I usually like to create different cocktails or put a spin on an old favorite.

I love peppermint all year round so this is not just a holiday drink in my book, but the ingredients are more readily found this time of year. and if we're being honest with each other here...how can you possibly go wrong with oreos? Exactly my answer...you can't!

I first tried my hand at this a few years ago and I tweaked a few things this time to make it as close to perfect as I could. Or ok, next week I will be humble...not today. It is perfect. Would I lie to you? Don't answer that.

Ingredients

1 cup peppermint ice cream

1/2 cup crushed oreos

2 oz kahlua

2 oz baileys

1 1/2 oz vodka(I used whipped cream flavored)

1/2 cup ice

crushed peppermint pieces (optional)

Place all ingredients in blender and blend till desired consistency reached. if you want to rim your glass, I usually pour a little milk on a plate and dip lip of glass in it. on a separate plate, pour crushed peppermint pieces. Dip glass pieces.

I may have already enjoyed a few too many of these this year. I do not feel even a little bit bad about it either! 

Peanut Butter & Oreo No Bake Cheesecake

This was one of those "let me look in the cupboard and see what I can whip up" 

and this was the end result.

and let me just say...it was freaking delicious. 

I was in Myrtle Beach a few weeks ago nannying and since I am the one that usually cooks(shocker;) I gave the girls a list of possible ingredients to have on hand that I could possibly make meals/desserts of. 

I came in a few days after they were already there(we were celebrating our ten year that weekend) and so they had already purchased everything. Funny enough they had peanut butter for the kids and oreos just to snack on.I opened the cabinet doors and thought for a few minutes before going with this rather simple idea. So this came completely by accident. and not my foreshadowing genius. Darnit.

8 oz softened cream cheese

1 pack cheesecake pudding

2 to 3 tbsp peanut butter

1/4 cup milk

1 cup crushed oreos

1 tub cool whip

pre made crust

. Mix cream cheese and cheesecake pudding together in bowl and add 1/4 cup milk. Stir to combine. Add in 2 tbsp peanut butter, stirring till fully incorporated and then add in  crushed oreos. Then stir in cool whip. Once completely mixed, pour into pre made crust. Place in freezer for at least an hour

If you have chocolate sauce, drizzle it as a topping and maybe some extra crushed oreos. If you had any reeces cups, you could probably add those in too.

And in case you were wondering...this is really fantastic for breakfast, pretty much straight up breakfast of champions. and maybe at 2:30 am in bed when everyone else is asleep.(right, E?)

Oh my gracious and for the the love of all things good...I just re read this and noticed I used the term cupboard in the intro paragraph. I am not sure if this is my country showing...or maybe 34 is older than I thought. Either way I chose to leave it as a reminder to myself... "dear self, you are cooler than that. Clean.it.up"

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Oreo Mudslide Icebox Cake

Oh, this was so yummy. and so easy. And you could make this in a variety of flavors by switching up the ice cream or oreo flavor.  Adult version or kiddie version. And I made this Gluten Free the first time using the Glutino knock off oreos.

All I know is this is good. Would I lie to you? No. Well, not today anyways.

First up is the Mudslide version.

Ingredients

2 packs oreo pudding mix

1 mini bottle kahlua

1 Mini bottle baileys

1 cup milk****

1 tub cool whip

1 package oreos

1 half gallon ice cream softened, (I used Edy's coffee)

In a pan layer the oreos on the bottom. In a separate bowl make the pudding using the kahlua, baileys and milk. Once it starts to thicken, add the cool whip. Let set for a few minutes. Using a spatula, spread the softened ice cream over the oreos. and then spread the pudding mixture over top of that. If you have any oreos left, crush them and crumble over the top.

Freeze for at least two hours.

For Gluten free, use the glutino cookies, vanilla pudding and I know for certain that talenti has numerous gluten free options, if you click on any of these images, it will say right on there if it is GF or not. and I have had no problems with pudding products, except obviously the oreo. But I do not believe it is certified GF, but as far as I can tell by the ingredients, it's fine. But you have to decide for yourself.

****and just use milk or coffee creamer if you want to make this kid friendly. The Belgium chocolate or the toffee almond would be great with this. I actually used chocolate milk for this. I cannot remember the last time I just used plain milk to make pudding. How boring;)

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Peppermint Oreo Trifle

My last peppermint recipe of the season. This is sad. But I am still whipping them up at my house and will continue to do so through Valentines. You best believe it.

I made this for a gathering. I had some friends over to watch movies and be girls and so giggly gossip and catching up happened more than the movie...but I like that part even better. We were all nibbling and I brought out the trifle, one of my besties got up to take a bite and then quipped "this is terrible, so I am just gonna eat the whole thing to save everyone else" and she acted like she was gonna sit in the corner and hold it hostage. Pretty funny...but it really was that good.

In case you haven't gathered it from these posts: peppermint oreo whoopie pie or peppermint oreo mudslide....I am kinda a fan of the peppermint oreo combo thingy. and I am not one bit sorry.

Ingredients

1 box choc cake mix(and ingredients to make cake)

2 box oreo pudding mix

1 1/2 cup peppermint mocha creamer

1 1/2 cup whipping cream

1 package peppermint crunch(or 1 cup crushed candy canes/peppermints)

8 oz cream chhese(softened)

optional

1 packet peppermint hot choc packet

1 cup peppermint marshmallows

crushed oreos

see notes for quicker cool whip version.

This may seem more daunting than it is, due to the amount of ingredients, but it really only takes about 20 min to make the whole thing(not including baking cake) and the end result is so worth it, promise!

Bake cake according to directions, adding half a pack of oreo pudding to batter. Once it has cooled, cut in small, bite size chunks and place a layer in the bottom of a trifle bowl. In a separate bowl, Make the pudding(and remaining half of other packet) using the mocha creamer, put in fridge to set up for 5 minutes. Add in cream cheese and beat together till fluffy, add in a cup of peppermint crunch, mix till combined. Then add in the whipping cream and beat til peaks form. Add a layer of the oreo peppermint mix on top of the cake layer, add some more peppermint crunch and continue layering to top of bowl. Then top w/crushed oreos, peppermint and or peppermint marshmallows.

Cover and keep in fridge for at least an hour or until ready to serve. 

Notes*

the second time I made this, I added hot cocoa mix to the cream mixture. I also made the pudding w/peppermint kahlua and baileys. If you want to make a quicker version, make the pudding using 2 cups of the creamer and after it set up for 5 minutes, fold in peppermint crunch and a tub of cool whip.

I hope you get to make this and I hope you live near me and want me to come taste it. you know, just to make sure it tastes like it should;)  

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Peppermint Dessert Pizza

I hope everyone had the best of holidays and a Merry Christmas! We have been go go going the past week, which is why I have been missing. I still have a few festive recipes for the next few days, but if you're anything like us...you still have plenty of get together's over the next week. and doesn't everyone celebrate La Befana?;)  And for those reasons...I have more treats.and over the next few days, I will share some of our fun times.

Have you guys ever heard of thin mint pizza? if you haven't...my heart is so sad for you!!! Haha. Anyways, a few years ago I overheard some ladies talking about making one for their daughters. I was waiting on someone to join me for lunch and they were being loud and I did what anyone would do...I paid attention. haha I have no idea if I made it "correctly" but have made it a few times and is always a hit, and so I decided to twist it up and do a peppermint version.

Ingredients
1 package peppermint sugar cookie dough
(you could also use regular sugar cookie and just add crushed peppermint/candy canes)
1 carton peppermint ice cream
1 package mint oreo fudge cremes

directions
place dough(make sure it's not cold) on pizza pan, using your fingers to spread the "crust" to the edges. Bake at 350' for about 20-25 minutes. You want it crisp, not soft. But you also don't want it burned, so the cooking time will be according to your oven. Let cool. Let ice cream soften on counter. Place scoopfulls all over the crust and then, using a spatula, spread over the "pizza" Place the cookies over the ice cream. Wrap in foil and let sit in freezer overnight or at least 8 hrs. 


Such a fun treat and so very tasty!

Whoopie Pie Wednesday: Golden Oreo

Yes, a whoopie pie from one of the original whoopies. I mean...to not would almost be offensive and I try not be be, ya know, ever;) I will admit straight up what was not my favorite about this version...the yellow cake mix base. or the "golden" Oreo version if you will. Can I tell you a secret?! I've never tried the golden yellow version before, so not to offend the original, cause as we established, I am never offensive. like ever. or at least not in the last half hour. So I've just yet to jump the gun and wander to the dark(actually in this scenario, light)side. Maybe one day, is it worth it? I just have yet to meet someone who has excitedly exclaimed how "I must try the golden version" Ok...moving on.

Anyways, I went to the store to buy my ingredients for my Oreo goodness and it was not until I got home that I came upon the realization that on my trip to the inner depths of Hell Walmart, I inadvertently picked up the yellow cake instead of chocolate. And I contemplated going back for roughly .00001 seconds and rectifying the sadness. Then my senses quickly returned and I decided to finally "jump" to the "golden" side. Not my favorite, but definitely tastiness happening all over the place. So, what have we all learned today?! Other than I typed "golden" an exponential amount, we ascertained sometimes accidents work out. Here's to a favorable "accident" happening to you sooner rather than later;)

Ingredients

1 box yellow cake 

2 eggs

1/3 cup oil(canola or veggie)

1/4 cup milk(or water)

Filling

1 box Oreo pudding

6-8 oz cream cheese softened

1 cup heavy whipping cream

1 tbs heavy whipping cream

(or cool whip)

Preheat oven to 350'
Mix together dry cake mix, oil, eggs, and milk. The dough will be thick, I sometimes put in fridge for 1/2 an hour before putting on cookie sheet. I normally use a round TBSP to place on cookie sheet, but you can also use a round TSP to make them bite size and get more out of it. Bake 8-9 minutes, let cool.

For the filling
Cream softened cream cheese on low for 1 minute to get fluffy, add the pudding packet & tbs of whipping cream, beat until fully incorporated and slowly add the remaining whipping cream and beat until very stiff peaks begin to form. or for alternate version, prepare the pudding w/1 cup cold milk and mix w/cool whip. Place in fridge for hour to let either version set up. 

It may not be what I was aiming for...but it is still Oreo, so how can it be wrong when it's oh.so.right. haha yes, I just said that. You'll survive(I hope)

Mini Chocolate Reeses Cheesecakes

Yeah. Basically a whole lotta goodness in a few simple bites. I was at Target one nite and stumbled upon the new chocolate cream cheese. Yes please! And I decided to get a few in case they were on a limited time basis. I figured I would worry about what to make w/it later. Later was in 2 hours when I was at Harris Teeter. Peanut Butter Oreos were on sale, buy one get one free and at Harris Teeter- this means you can get two for the price of one(yes, the whole "one free" concept) OR you can get one half price. I find I prefer this b/c most of the things I don't eat on a regular enough basis to get two. They were normally $4.50 so 1/2 off is $2.25 and before I forget the good part...I had a $.75 off coupon, H.T. always does double coupons, so another $1.50 off... These cost me a whopping...you got it, $.75. YAY. 

Ergo...Reese's cheesecakes it was. These are pretty simple and quite yummy.

Ingredients

8 oz chocolate cream cheese(room temp)

4 oz whipped cream cheese(room temp)

P.B. Oreo Fudge Cremes

1 cup Mini Reece's bites

hard shell

1 cup whipping cream

4 tbsp creamy peanut butter(melted)

In a large mixing bowl combine the cream cheeses and 2 1/2 tbsp of peanut butter till thoroughly mixed. Add in the reese's bites(leave out 8-10 for topping)

Place cupcake liners in muffin pan and place oreo "crust" in bottom.

Fill each cupcake liner 3/4 full. I like to use a large zip lock bag to distribute the mixture more evenly, filling the bag and snipping off the corner. Place in freezer for about an hour to set up. Take hard chocolate shell(I would probably use the reese's one, but I had this on hand and didn't feel like buying another just for this) Pour it over the cheesecakes and place into the freezer for another 10 minutes. 

Take the whipping cream and beat until it begins to thicken and add remainder of melted peanut butter till it forms stiff peaks.(We used Natural P.B. so I added about a tbsp of splenda) Remove the 

muffin tray from the freezer and pipe whipping cream onto cheesecakes. Top each one w/a Reese's mini. Leave in the fridge until about half an hour before serving.

this yields about 8-10 medium sized "mini" cheesecakes.

I do not recommend you make these if lots of your friends are away or your hubs is evading carbs. Yes. He obviously doesn't care about my needs. I need a taste tester...other than my hips! I am pretty sure I ate seven  only one myself...Just to see how they taste, of course.


This also makes an amazing cheeseball. Just keep cheese mixture in freezer for an hour, take out and roll into ball and then roll into either reese's pieces or choc/pb chips. yumms


Happy eats people.