Description
Creamy chocolate layers of Easter Dirt Cake blend nostalgic childhood memories with playful spring dessert magic. Chocolate pudding, crushed cookies, and gummy worms create a whimsical treat that delights both kids and adults with its unexpected charm.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 package (36 cookies) oreo cookies, crushed
- 2 packages (3.9 ounces each) instant chocolate pudding mix
- 4 cups cold milk
Dairy and Creamy Components:
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 12 ounces whipped topping (cool whip), thawed
Decorative Ingredients:
- candy-coated chocolate eggs
- gummy worms
Instructions
- Transform crisp Oreo cookies into fine, sandy crumbs using a food processor or rolling pin, ensuring uniform texture for the base layer.
- Whisk chocolate pudding mix with cold milk in a spacious mixing bowl until completely smooth, allowing the mixture to thicken and develop a rich consistency.
- Blend softened cream cheese, butter, and powdered sugar using an electric mixer until achieving a velvety, lump-free texture.
- Gently incorporate whipped topping into the cream cheese mixture, folding carefully to maintain its airy volume.
- Select a clear serving dish and begin constructing layers: spread a generous foundation of Oreo crumbs, followed by a creamy cream cheese layer, then a smooth pudding layer.
- Repeat layering process, alternating between Oreo crumbs, cream cheese mixture, and pudding, creating visual depth and varied textures.
- Complete the top layer with a final sprinkle of Oreo crumbs for a rustic, earthy appearance.
- Refrigerate the dessert for minimum 1 hour at 40°F to allow layers to set and flavors to meld together.
- Prior to serving, artfully arrange pastel candy eggs and playful gummy worms across the surface for a festive Easter presentation.
- Serve chilled, allowing guests to discover the delightful layers with each spoonful.
Notes
- Crush Oreos finely for a smoother, more uniform texture that blends perfectly with the creamy layers.
- Use an electric mixer to ensure the cream cheese mixture is completely smooth without lumps for a silky consistency.
- Chill the dessert longer than an hour for a firmer set and more intense flavor melding.
- Customize decorations by using seasonal candies or alternative toppings like crushed chocolate bunnies for different holiday themes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 282 kcal
- Sugar: 27 g
- Sodium: 152 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg