This Easy Chocolate Dessert recipe looks professionally made and it’s super simple to make. This is a rich, luscious dessert that’s sure to impress.
Serve with homemade Stabilized Whipped Cream for a wonderful homemade creation.
An Easy Dessert Recipe Anyone Can Make
This delectable dessert has an oreo cookie base that’s topped with rich chocolate ganache and a swirl of whipped cream.
Sounds complicated right? Wait until you see how easy it is to create!
Why This Recipe Works
- The buttery oreo cookie base adds a crunchy texture that goes perfectly with the rich chocolate ganache.
- Using dark chocolate instead of milk chocolate cuts sweetness keeping it smooth and creamy.
Which Chocolate is Best
I recommend Dark Chocolate that’s around 54.5% Cacao as it tastes great without being too sweet and also melts easily.
You can get the chocolate I use on Amazon by clicking here. (As an Amazon Associate, a small commission is made from qualifying purchases).
Here’s How To Make It
Put the Oreos into a food processor (or you can crush them yourself – see the tips section)
Chop the Oreos into a crumb and add the melted butter.
Mix until fully combined.
Press the crumbs into a mini cheesecake pan and set aside.
I made them using this pan (As an Amazon Associate, a small commission is made from qualifying purchases) but you can use one big springform pan.
Don’t have a Mini Cheese Cake Pan/Loose Base Pan? Spoon the base into dessert glasses and pour over the ganache – Easy!
To make the ganache, start with heating the cream just until hot (don’t boil).
Place the chocolate into a large bowl and pour the cream over the chocolate.
Allow the chocolate to melt into the cream and whisk until smooth.
Pour over the cookie base and chill until set.
Remove from the pan and serve topped with whipped cream.
For The Perfect Chocolate Dessert
- To crush your own cookies for the base, just place them in a sealed zip lock bag and crush with a rolling pin or mallet.
- I recommend Dark Chocolate that’s around 54.5% Cacao as it tastes great without being too sweet and also melts easily.
- When heating the cream, be careful not to allow it to boil. This can cause your dessert to separate.
- Don’t have a loose base pan? Spoon the base into dessert glasses and pour over the ganache – Easy!
- I topped my desserts with my homemade whipped cream as it’s stabilized and holds its shape for days without flattening. If you use store-bought whipped cream I recommend adding it just before serving.
- I got my chocolate stars at a specialty candy store, but I found similar chocolates here on Amazon (As an Amazon Associate, a small commission is made from qualifying purchases).
FAQs
How do you store this dessert? Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
The Perfect Pairing
Serve with homemade Stabilized Whipped Cream for a wonderful homemade creation.
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Let’s Make Easy Chocolate Dessert
Ingredients
For the base:
- 20 Oreo Cookies (about 1½ cups crushed)
- 6 tablespoons butter melted
For the ganache:
- 12 oz Semi-Sweet Chocolate [I use 54% cocoa]or dark chocolate
- 12 oz heavy cream
Instructions
For the base:
- Blend the cookies in a food processor until cookie crumbs are formed (or crush them yourself). Add the melted butter and mix until combined.
- Add the cookie mixture to a 12 section Mini Cheesecake Pan or 9-inch spring-form pan. Press the crumbs into the bottom of the pan to make an even base, and set aside.
For the ganache:
- In a small saucepan, heat the cream just until hot (or you can use a microwave in a microwave safe bowl).
- Place the chocolate into a medium mixing bowl.
- When the cream is just hot (but not boiling), pour it over the chocolate and whisk until smooth.
- Pour the chocolate cream into evenly over the cookie base.
- Cover with the pan plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or until set.
- Top with whipped cream before serving.
Tips + Notes
- Don’t have a loose base pan? Spoon the base into dessert glasses and pour over the ganache – Easy!
- To crush your own cookies for the base, just place them in a sealed zip lock bag and crush with a rolling pin or mallet.
- I recommend Dark Chocolate that’s around 54.5% Cacao as it tastes great without being too sweet and also melts easily.
- When heating the cream, be careful not to allow it to boil. This can cause your dessert to separate.
- I topped my desserts with my homemade whipped cream as it’s stabilized and holds it’s shape for days without flattening. If you use store-bought whipped cream I recommend adding it just before serving.
- I got my chocolate stars at a specialty candy store, but I found similar chocolates here on Amazon (As an Amazon Associate, a small commission is made from qualifying purchases).
Chrissy says
How far in advance can I make these?
Erren's Kitchen says
Hi Chrissy, you can keep these in the fridge for a couple of days before serving. I hope this helps 🙂
Barbara says
I made the recipe exactly as it called for. OH MAMA! It was that good! one of the easiest desserts ever and super delicious!
Erren Hart says
I’m delighted to hear you liked it so much! 🙂
Kathy says
How do you remove these from the pan?
Erren Hart says
Did you use a loose bottom pan? They should be made using a pan that comes away from the base.
Beth says
Wow! so easy and everyone just loved it!
Erren's Kitchen says
Thank you Beth, I’m glad you liked it
Marianne says
I made mine in a 9-inch spring-form pan because that was what I had. This recipe was amazing. It was so easy to make and the final result was fantastic. Everyone who tired it, loved it. I’m so happy I found it. Thank you!
Erren's Kitchen says
Fabulous, I’m pleased it went down so well 🙂
Netti A Fulton says
I’m glad you did that, Marianne – I was going to do the same thing and wasn’t sure it could be done. 😀 Thanks for posting!!
Judy says
Great recipe, the whole family loved it. Super fast and easy too. Thanks for sharing!
Erren's Kitchen says
I’m pleased you enjoyed this recipe Judy, it’s a little gem isn’t it?
Lori says
This was SO EASY AND SO AMAZING!
Erren's Kitchen says
It’s so yummy, isn’t it? Glad you enjoyed it 🙂