Description
This Oreo Dirt Cake is a no-bake, layered dessert made with crushed Oreo cookies, creamy pudding, and a rich cream cheese mixture. It’s a crowd-pleaser at family gatherings, potlucks, and parties! Customize it with fun decorations like gummy worms or candy flowers for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package (14.3 oz) Oreo cookies (crushed)
- 2 packages (3.4 oz each) instant vanilla pudding mix
- 3 cups cold milk
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 8 oz Cool Whip (whipped topping)
- Gummy worms (optional, for decoration)
Instructions
- Crush Oreos: Use a food processor for fine crumbs or a rolling pin for chunkier pieces. Set aside.
- Prepare Pudding: In a large bowl, whisk together instant vanilla pudding mix and cold milk. Let it sit for 5 minutes to thicken.
- Make Cream Cheese Mixture: In another bowl, beat softened cream cheese, butter, and powdered sugar until smooth and creamy.
- Combine Mixtures: Gently fold the pudding mixture into the cream cheese mixture until well blended. Then, fold in Cool Whip until light and fluffy.
- Layer the Dirt Cake: In a trifle dish or serving pan, spread a layer of crushed Oreos at the bottom. Add a layer of the pudding mixture. Repeat until all ingredients are used, finishing with Oreo crumbs on top.
- Chill: Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours (or overnight for best results).
- Decorate & Serve: Add gummy worms or candy decorations before serving. Enjoy!
Notes
- For a chocolate version, swap vanilla pudding with chocolate pudding mix.
- To make it dairy-free, use dairy-free pudding mix, almond milk, and coconut whipped topping.
- For individual servings, layer in mini cups or small mason jars.
- Best when chilled overnight, as the flavors meld together beautifully.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
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