Description
Easter Dirt Cake is a delightful dessert that combines creamy layers of chocolate pudding with the crunch of crushed Oreos, creating a rich and satisfying texture. Topped with vibrant gummy worms, this cake offers a playful and nostalgic flavor experience that is both sweet and slightly earthy, perfect for celebrating the holiday.
Ingredients
Scale
- Crust:
- 24 Oreo cookies, crushed
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- Filling:
- 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup whipped topping
- 2 packages (3.9 oz each) chocolate instant pudding mix
- 4 cups milk
- Topping:
- 1 cup gummy worms
- Additional crushed Oreos for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) if you plan to bake the crust, otherwise, skip this step.
- In a medium bowl, combine the crushed Oreos and melted butter until well mixed.
- Press the Oreo mixture into the bottom of a 9×13 inch baking dish to form the crust.
- In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese and powdered sugar together until smooth.
- Fold in the whipped topping until fully incorporated.
- In another bowl, whisk together the chocolate pudding mix and milk for about 2 minutes until thickened.
- Gently fold the pudding mixture into the cream cheese mixture until combined.
- Spread the filling over the Oreo crust evenly.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours or until set.
- Before serving, top with gummy worms and additional crushed Oreos for decoration.
Notes
- This dessert can be made a day in advance and stored in the refrigerator.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free Oreos.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: desserts
- Method: no-bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/12 of the cake)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25 grams
- Sodium: 250 milligrams
- Fat: 20 grams
- Saturated Fat: 10 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 40 grams
- Fiber: 2 grams
- Protein: 4 grams
- Cholesterol: 30 milligrams
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