In honor of Oreo’s birthday, a recipe worth celebrating.
8 ounces Neufchatel cheese (low fat cream cheese), softened
1/2 cup confectioners sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup heavy cream, whipped until stiff peaks form
10 Oreo cookies, coarsely crushed
1 cup sliced strawberries
1/2 cup flaked coconut, optional
Beat softened Neufchatel cheese, sugar and vanilla in a large bowl with an electric mixer until smooth. Fold whipped cream into cream cheese mixture and mix until well combined. Fold crushed Oreo’s, strawberries and coconut into mixture. Chill until ready to use. Spoon into serving dishes and garnish with crushed Oreo’s, coconut and strawberries if desired.
Makes about 4 cups.
