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OREO DIRT CAKE

INGREDIENTS

This easy dirt cake recipe (Oreo dirt pudding) is a kid-friendly, no-bake dessert! Crushed Oreos are layered between a French vanilla pudding mixture for a make-ahead dessert perfect for any potluck or BBQ.

  • 3½ cups whole milk
  • 6.8 ounces instant French vanilla pudding (two 3.4 oz packages)
  • 28 Oreo cookies (one 14 ounce package, divided)
  • ½ cup salted butter (softened to room temperature)
  • 8 ounces cream cheese (softened to room temperature)
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 8 ounces Cool Whip (thawed in the refrigerator)
  • Gummy worms (optional)
DIRECTIONS

PREPARE THE OREOS

Step 1 — Remove 8 Oreos from the package and place on a cutting board.

Step 2 — Cut the cookies into small, ¼" pieces, set aside.

Step 3 — Put the remaining Oreos (about 20 cookies) into the container of a food processor fit with an "S" blade.

Step 4 — Process until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. You may need to pause, break apart cookies that get stuck to the blades, and continue processing. If you don't have a food processor, you can crush the Oreos with a rolling pin. Set aside.

MAKE THE PUDDING

Step 5 — In a medium bowl, whisk together milk and pudding. Set aside in the refrigerator to solidify.

Step 6 — In the bowl of your standing mixer or with a hand-held mixer in a large bowl, cream together butter and cream cheese. Beat until well combined & smooth (about 30-60 seconds).

Step 7 — Add powdered sugar and beat until smooth.

Step 8 — Add pudding to the butter/cream cheese mixture (make sure it has set before adding), and beat on low speed to combine.

Step 9 — Fold in Cool Whip until the mixture is homogenous (uniform throughout).

ASSEMBLE THE DIRT CAKE

Step 10 — Layer the pudding mixture and cookies. Start by pouring 2 cups of pudding mixture into the bottom of a trifle dish and spread it until level.

Step 11 — Sprinkle ½ cup cookie crumbs and ¼ cup chopped cookies evenly over the pudding.

Step 12 — Repeat using 2 cups of pudding, ½ cup cookie crumbs and ¼ cup chopped cookies for each layer.

Step 13 — Add gummy worms to each layer as desired, or only add some to the top.

Step 14 — Be sure the final layer is cookie crumbs.

CHILL & SERVE

Step 15 — Refrigerate overnight or for at least 12 hours. Then serve cold.

TIPS
  • You can substitute chocolate pudding for vanilla for a different flavor.
  • This dessert needs to chill for at least 12 hours, preferably overnight.
  • Add gummy worms for a whimsical touch that kids love!
  • Serves 16 (½ cup per serving).