Oreo Dirt Cake: A Sweet Treat Everyone Will Love!

Description

Oreo Dirt Cake is a fun and decadent dessert that’s perfect for kids and adults alike. With layers of creamy, rich pudding and sweet whipped topping, it’s a dessert that’s as easy to make as it is delicious. Crushed Oreos mimic the appearance of dirt, and a few gummy worms add an adorable and playful touch. This dessert is sure to be the center of attention at your next gathering, bringing smiles to everyone’s faces!

Ingredients

For the Cake:

1 (15.35 oz) package of Oreo cookies
1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened
1 (5.1 oz) box vanilla instant pudding mix
2 ½ cups cold milk
1 (8 oz) container whipped topping (Cool Whip)
½ cup powdered sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract

For Garnish (Optional):

Gummy worms
Additional crushed Oreos for topping

Instructions

Step 1: Prepare the Oreo “Dirt”

In a food processor or a plastic bag, crush the Oreo cookies until they are fine crumbs, resembling dirt. Set aside about 1 cup of the crushed Oreos for topping.

Step 2: Make the Creamy Pudding Layer

In a medium bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
In another bowl, whisk together the vanilla instant pudding mix and cold milk until it thickens (about 2 minutes).
Fold the whipped topping into the pudding mixture until fully combined and smooth.
Gently fold the cream cheese mixture into the pudding mixture, blending until fully combined.

Step 3: Assemble the Dirt Cake

In a large trifle dish or a 9×13-inch baking dish, spread a layer of the crushed Oreos as the base (about 2 cups).
Top the crushed Oreos with a layer of the pudding mixture, spreading it evenly.
Repeat the layers: another layer of crushed Oreos followed by more pudding mixture until you run out of ingredients.
Finish with a final layer of crushed Oreos on top, and sprinkle the reserved crushed Oreos to cover the entire surface.

Step 4: Garnish and Chill

Garnish with gummy worms on top for the perfect “dirt” look.
Cover the dish and refrigerate for at least 4 hours (or overnight) to allow the flavors to set and the dessert to firm up.

Step 5: Serve and Enjoy!

Scoop into bowls, serve chilled, and enjoy this delicious and fun dessert!

Nutrition (Per Serving – Approximate)

Calories: 320
Protein: 3g
Carbohydrates: 35g
Fat: 20g
Sugar: 24g
Fiber: 2g

Tips & Variations

For a Crunchier Texture: Add some chopped nuts or candy bar pieces into the layers for extra crunch.
Flavor Twist: Try using chocolate pudding instead of vanilla for a double-chocolate dirt cake!
Oreo Alternatives: If you want a different flavor, you can use chocolate-filled or mint Oreos for a unique twist.
Serving Idea: Serve in individual cups or jars for a fun, single-serve option that’s easy for guests to grab.

Saving & Storage

Refrigeration: Keep the dirt cake covered in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.
Freezing: You can freeze individual portions of the dirt cake for up to 1 month. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight before serving.