🍰 Heaven In A Bowl 🍫

🌟 Dive into layers of creamy, chocolatey bliss perfect for any family gathering or just a sweet end to your day! 🌟

🍽️ Ingredients 🍽️
1. 1 package (15.25 oz) chocolate sandwich cookies (such as Oreos), crushed
2. 1 container (8 oz) whipped topping (such as Cool Whip), thawed
3. 1 package (3.4 oz) instant vanilla pudding mix
4. 2 cups cold milk
5. 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
6. 1/4 cup powdered sugar
7. 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
8. 1 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
9. Chocolate syrup (for drizzling)
10. Extra whipped cream for topping (optional)

🧑‍🍳 Directions 🧑‍🍳
1. Prepare the pudding by whisking together the vanilla pudding mix and cold milk in a medium bowl. Allow it to sit for about 5 minutes to thicken.
2. In a separate bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with powdered sugar until smooth, then gently fold in half of the whipped topping.
3. Begin layering in a large trifle dish or individual bowls starting with a base of crushed chocolate cookies.
4. Add a layer of the cream cheese mixture over the cookies, followed by a layer of the thickened vanilla pudding.
5. Top with a layer of whipped topping, then sprinkle with mini chocolate chips and optional chopped nuts.
6. Repeat the layering process until all ingredients are used, finishing with a final layer of whipped topping.
7. Drizzle with chocolate syrup and garnish with extra chocolate chips, nuts, or a dollop of whipped cream if desired.
8. Refrigerate the dessert for at least 1 hour to let the flavors meld beautifully. Serve chilled.

🍎 Nutritional Information 🍎
- Calories: 350 kcal per serving
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Protein: 5g
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fiber: 2g
- Sugar: 29g

💡 Tips and Tricks 💡
- For a lighter version, substitute the regular cream cheese and whipped topping with their low-fat counterparts.
- Feel free to customize the layers with different flavors of pudding or cookies to make it your own unique dessert.
- This dessert can be made a day ahead, making it perfect for stress-free entertaining.

⏳ Preparation time ⏳
Preparation time: 15 minutes | Chilling time: 1 hour | Serving: 8-10 servings