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The Ultimate Easy No-Bake Oreo Dirt Cake

Two stacked slices of decadent dirt cake showing multiple layers of cream and crushed chocolate cookies.
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Make this classic, creamy, no-bake dirt cake layered with crushed Oreos and chocolate pudding. It is a simple, fun dessert perfect for potlucks or family gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 container (12 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed (or equivalent homemade whipped cream)
  • 2 packages (3.9 ounces each) instant chocolate pudding mix
  • 3 cups cold milk
  • 1 package (14.3 ounces) Oreo cookies, crushed (about 35 cookies)
  • Gummy worms, for decoration (optional)

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, softened butter, and powdered sugar together until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
  2. Gently fold in the thawed whipped topping until just combined. Set this cream cheese mixture aside.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the instant chocolate pudding mix and cold milk for about two minutes until the mixture thickens.
  4. Crush the Oreo cookies in a food processor or by placing them in a large zip-top bag and crushing them with a rolling pin. You want fine crumbs, but some small chunks are fine.
  5. To assemble the dirt cake, use a large trifle dish or a 9×13 inch pan. Spread about one-third of the crushed Oreos on the bottom layer.
  6. Spread half of the cream cheese mixture evenly over the cookie layer.
  7. Spread half of the chocolate pudding mixture over the cream cheese layer.
  8. Repeat the layers: add another third of the crushed Oreos, the remaining cream cheese mixture, and the remaining chocolate pudding.
  9. Top the entire dessert with the remaining crushed Oreos to resemble dirt.
  10. Cover the dish and chill in the refrigerator for at least four hours, or preferably overnight, to allow the layers to set.
  11. Before serving, press gummy worms into the top layer for decoration.

Notes

  • For a fun presentation, serve this dessert in individual clear plastic cups to make dirt cups.
  • If you plan ahead for a party, this dessert tastes best when made the day before serving. This recipe is a great alternative to complex meal planning when you need a quick crowd-pleaser.
  • If you do not have instant pudding, you can use the cook-and-serve type, but you must prepare it according to package directions and let it cool completely before layering.

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