Death By Chocolate Dream Bars

These Death by Chocolate Dream Bars are a chocolate lover’s dream come true! Made with a Dark Chocolate Oreo cookie crust, layers of chocolate pudding and cheesecake, and topped with Chocolate Stabilized Whipped Cream, these Dream Bars are an indulgent treat for birthdays and other special occasions, all without turning on the oven!

If you’re craving chocolate, this dessert will absolutely satisfy your craving! However, I do think there is such a thing as too much chocolate! You might disagree, but there’s a point where it can just be too rich and heavy for my taste.

This completely chocolate dessert may appear very rich and overindulgent, but I was quite surprised how very palatable it was. The chocolate whipped cream is not that sweet, so it balances the sweetness from the pudding and cookie crust very nicely. I honestly think these might be my favorite Dream Bars yet.

If chocolate is your love language, you NEED to make this no-bake chocolate dessert today!

Ingredients for Death by Chocolate Dream Bars

The list of ingredients is a bit lengthy, but don’t let that scare you off of this recipe! Most are pantry staples, and this recipe comes together pretty easily!

Chocolate Stabilized Whipped Cream

• Cream cheese, room temperature
• Unsweetened cocoa powder
• Powdered sugar
• Vanilla extract

Oreo Cookie Crust

• Dark Chocolate Oreos (including the filling)
• Butter

Chocolate Fudge Pudding Layer

• Box of chocolate fudge pudding (or regular chocolate works too!)
• Milk

Chocolate Cheesecake Layer

• Cream cheese, room temperature
• Semisweet chocolate chips
• Powdered sugar
• Vanilla extract
• Chocolate bars to make chocolate curls for garnish, optional

Find the detailed ingredient list in the recipe card below!

How to Make Death By Chocolate Layer Bars

Again, there are quite a few steps to this recipe, but it takes more time than talent to make! You’ll be surprised how easy they are to make:

Chocolate Stabilized Whipped Cream

1. First, I make my Chocolate Stabilized Whipped Cream following the directions in this post. Basically, I add all the whipped cream ingredients except the heavy cream to a large mixing bowl and beat until soft and creamy. Then I slowly add the heavy cream while mixing on low.
2. Once it is completely incorporated, I gradually increase the speed and beat until soft peaks form. After a good scrape of the bowl, I beat once more until stiff peaks form. Then I store the whipped cream in the fridge until I’m ready to assemble the Dream Bars.

Oreo Cookie Crust

1. First, I line my 8×8-inch baking pan with a sheet of parchment paper with the sides overhanging so I can remove the bars later easily.
2. Next, I crush about 20 Oreos in a blender or food processor. I place the remaining cookies in a bag and roughly crush them with a rolling pin or my hands. I’ll use these as part of the final layer of the Dream Bars later.
3. In a microwave-safe bowl, I melt the butter. Then I add the butter to the Oreo crumbs and mix until completely moistened. I add this crumb mixture to the prepared baking pan and spread it into an even layer across the bottom to make a level crust. Then I place the pan into the freezer for about 30 minutes to harden.

Chocolate Pudding Layer

1. I combine the chocolate fudge pudding with 1 ½ cups of milk in a small bowl. Do NOT use the 2 cups of milk asked for on the package directions, as we want this to be thicker and more stable.
2. I put the pudding in the fridge to firm up while I prepare the cheesecake layer.

Chocolate Cheesecake Layer

1. First, I melt the chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring in between.
2. In a medium mixing bowl, I stir the cream cheese until smooth. Then I add the powdered sugar, vanilla, and melted chocolate chips and mix thoroughly. I take the Chocolate Stabilized Whipped Cream from the fridge and fold in one cup into the cheesecake mixture.

Assembly

1. First, I place dollops of cream cheese all over the cookie crust, then spread it into an even layer.
2. Then I do the same thing with the chocolate pudding, forming an even layer on top of the cheesecake layer.
3. Next, I spread the remaining Chocolate Stabilized Whipped Cream over the top of the pudding. Then it goes into the fridge for 2 hours or the freezer for 1 hour before serving.
4. When I’m ready to serve it, I use a peeler on the chocolate bar to make chocolate curls and spread them on top of the Dream Bars along with some crushed Oreos. Enjoy!

FAQs

How do I store Death by Chocolate Dream Bars?

This no-bake dessert is full of perishable ingredients, including cream cheese and milk. I cover it with plastic wrap or aluminum foil (or use an airtight container with a tight-fitting lid) and store it in the refrigerator when not eating it. 

Keep the bars covered and chilled, and they’ll stay good for up to a week!

How do I serve Dream Bars?

• If you lined the baking pan with parchment paper, use the overhanging edges to remove the entire dessert lasagna from the pan to a cutting board. 
• Run a large knife under hot water, dry it off, then slice through the chocolate lush, repeating with each cut. This will help make clean cuts.
• Cut the Dream Bars into small squares for a beautiful presentation!

Can I make these ahead of time?

You can make them up to 24 hours in advance and keep them in the fridge until ready to serve.

More Dream Bar Recipes

• Lemon Dream Bars
• Turtle Dream Bars
• Orange Creamsicle Dream Bars
• Chocolate Mint Dream Bars
• Strawberry Cheesecake Dream Bars
• Chocolate Peanut Butter Dream Bars

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❤️ Lynne