pie number one

I went on a bit of a junk food creation binge recently. I'd just calling it baking, but the pies in question were no-bake, so it's not really appropriate. The first is crazy simple, and it's one of those terrible ideas you get off the back panel of branded packaging, but it's a nostalgia item for me, and it's really tasty. So I give you the Oreo Cream Pie:

1 package instant vanilla pudding
1 1/2 cup half & half
1 1/2 cup crushed Oreo cookies (recommend DoubleStuf, might as well go for broke)
1 8oz package Cool Whip
1 graham cracker crust (recommend chocolate, ideally the crushed Oreo kind)

Combine half & half, let stand five minutes. Mix in Cool Whip & crushed cookies. Pour in to crust. Freeze at least two hours.

Simple, no? I like it for its honesty - there is nothing redeeming about this recipe. It is pure, unadulterated junk food. I have to be in something of a mood to make this pie, but it does tend to compliment said mood quite well.

Please note also that it can be kept frozen for quite some time, so it's good if you want to make it ahead, or if you just want a little bit at a time. Personally I like to actually consume it fresh out of the freezer, but it's equally good given some time to thaw.