Bring on the Birthdays
By Ali Lemmons / Photos by Hacker Medias
The only thing sweeter than a tasty dessert is having family, friends, and loved ones to share it with. While a birthday might conventionally call for cake, there are endless possibilities for desserts that can be used to celebrate. Here, we chat with four local women to find out their favorite birthday desserts and the accompanying traditions that make them all the more special.
Kara Powers Charapata’s Oreo Dessert
Kara Powers Charapata’s Oreo Dessert is a rich, layered treat that combines crushed Oreos, creamy Cool Whip, and chocolate pudding for a decadent dessert. With its easy preparation and irresistible flavor, it’s perfect for serving 10-12 people at any gathering or special occasion.
Ingredients
- 1 (15oz) package Oreos
- ½ cup butter, melted
- 12 oz. Cool Whip, divided
- 1 (8oz.) block cream cheese
- ½ cup Powdered sugar
- 1 large package chocolate pudding
Instructions
- Crush cookies and mix with melted butter.
- Reserve ½ cup for later use.
- Press cookies into 9x13 pan.
- Mix ½ cup Cool Whip with cream cheese and powdered sugar.
- Beat with mixer until smooth; then, spread over cookies. Mix as directed for the chocolate pudding.
- Let cool for 10 minutes then spread over Cool Whip.
- Top the pudding with the rest of the Cool Whip and sprinkle the remaining cookies on top. I like to add extra Cool Whip and cookies on top of mine.
