Decadent Oreo Cream Pie

1.Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

2.In a medium bowl, combine the crushed Oreo cookies and melted butter. Mix until the crumbs are evenly coated with butter.

3.Press the Oreo mixture firmly into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch pie pan to form a crust. Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes, then remove and let cool completely.

4.In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy.

5.Add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract to the cream cheese, and continue to beat until well combined and fluffy.

6.Gently fold in 1 1/2 cups of the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until fully incorporated. If using, fold in the mini chocolate chips as well.

7.Pour the cream cheese filling into the cooled Oreo crust, spreading it evenly with a spatula.

8.Top the pie with the remaining 1/2 cup of whipped cream, smoothing it out over the filling.

9.Crush the reserved whole Oreo cookies and sprinkle them on top of the whipped cream for garnish.

10.Refrigerate the pie for at least 4 hours, or overnight, to allow it to set properly before serving.