Cookie Monster Fluff
Fun, fluffy, and creamy blue dessert featuring a nostalgic crunch of cookies—perfect for no-bake gatherings, family treats, and easy yet impressive desserts.
Equipment
- Large mixing bowl
- Electric mixer
- Silicone Spatula
- Small bowl
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 8 oz full-fat cream cheese softened
- 0.5 cup powdered sugar sifted
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 0.5 cup cold whole milk
- 1 box instant vanilla pudding mix 3.4 oz box
- 1 cup cold heavy whipping cream
- a few drops blue gel food coloring
- 1 cup crushed chocolate sandwich cookies such as Oreos
- 1 cup crushed chocolate chip cookies
- extra mini cookies, cookie crumbs, and whipped cream optional garnish
Instructions
- Step 1: Whip cold heavy whipping cream in a large mixing bowl with an electric mixer on medium-high speed until stiff peaks form. Set aside.
- Step 2: In a separate large bowl, beat softened cream cheese until smooth. Add sifted powdered sugar and vanilla extract, and continue beating until silky and combined.
- Step 3: In a small bowl, whisk cold whole milk and instant vanilla pudding mix for 1-2 minutes. Let stand for 2 minutes to thicken.
- Step 4: Add thickened pudding to the cream cheese mixture and beat on medium speed until smooth and well combined.
- Step 5: Add blue gel food coloring a few drops at a time, mixing well after each addition until desired Cookie Monster blue is achieved.
- Step 6: Gently fold one-third of the whipped cream into the blue mixture using a silicone spatula, then fold in the remaining whipped cream until fully blended but still airy.
- Step 7: Fold in crushed chocolate sandwich cookies and crushed chocolate chip cookies until evenly distributed.
- Step 8: Transfer fluff to a serving bowl, cover tightly, and chill in the refrigerator for at least 1-2 hours to set.
- Step 9: Before serving, garnish with extra mini cookies, cookie crumbs, and dollops of whipped cream if desired. Serve chilled with graham crackers, fresh fruit, or extra cookies for dipping.
Notes
Make ahead up to 24 hours in advance and store covered in the fridge. Serve with graham crackers, pretzels, or fruit for a balanced bite. For dairy-free, use dairy-free cream cheese, coconut cream, and pudding mix. Try different cookie varieties or gel colors for fun twists.