1-First Step: Prepare the mise en place Soften cream cheese at room temp for 20 minutes. Chill a mixing bowl for whipping cream. Measure all ingredients. Grease a 9×13-inch dish lightly.

2-Second Step: Make the cream filling Beat softened cream cheese with powdered sugar and vanilla extract using a mixer on medium speed for 2 minutes. Scrape sides. In another bowl, whisk pudding mix with cold milk for 2 minutes until thick. Fold pudding into cream cheese mix gently. Fold in thawed whipped topping. Set aside.

3-Third Step: Layer the Golden Oreos Place 12 whole Golden Oreo cookies in the bottom of the dish. They may break slightly; press to fit. Spread one-third of the cream filling evenly over cookies. Repeat: another 12 cookies, then half remaining filling. Add final 12 cookies on top.

4-Fourth Step: Add the top layer and chill Spread remaining cream filling over top cookies. Whip heavy cream to stiff peaks with a pinch of sugar. Pipe or spread on top. Crush extra Golden Oreos (about 4-6) for garnish; sprinkle over whipped cream.

5-Fifth Step: Refrigerate Cover dish with plastic wrap. Chill for at least 6 hours, best overnight. Cookies soften as they absorb cream. Test firmness before slicing.

6-Final Step: Serve and enjoy Slice into squares. Serve chilled. Pairs with fresh berries or coffee. Keeps shape if not overfilled.