Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Grease a 9x13-inch pan or line it with parchment.
- Mix crushed cookies with melted butter until evenly moistened. Press two-thirds firmly into the pan for the crust.
- Chill crust for 15 minutes while preparing the filling.
- Beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth and fluffy. Scrape the bowl often.
- Whip heavy cream to stiff peaks in a separate bowl.
- Fold whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture gently until silky. Fold in chopped cookies.
- Spread filling over chilled crust. Smooth the top evenly with a spatula.
- Sprinkle remaining crushed cookies over the top. Chill at least 4 hours or freeze 1 hour for faster setting.
- Drizzle with chocolate syrup if desired. Slice into squares and serve cold.
Notes
For a softer mousse-like texture, chill 4 hours. For firmer bars, chill overnight or freeze briefly before slicing. Freeze tightly wrapped portions for up to 2 months; thaw in the refrigerator. If filling seems loose, whip cream to stiffer peaks. Add peanut butter, mint extract, caramel, or berries for flavor twists. Store covered in the refrigerator up to 5 days.