Description
Scrumptious dirt cake delights dessert enthusiasts with layers of chocolatey crumbs and creamy pudding. Chocolate cookies crushed into soil create a playful treat that kids and adults adore.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 package (14 ounces/397 grams) Oreo cookies, crushed
- 2 packages (3.4 ounces/96 grams each) instant vanilla pudding mix
- 3 1/2 cups (840 milliliters) milk
Dairy Components:
- 8 ounces (227 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup (113 grams) butter, softened
- 12 ounces (340 grams) whipped topping (like Cool Whip), thawed
Sweetener:
- 1 cup (120 grams) powdered sugar
Instructions
- Pulverize Oreo cookies into a fine, sandy consistency using a food processor or rolling pin, ensuring uniform texture.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together cream cheese and butter until silky smooth, creating a uniform base.
- Gradually incorporate powdered sugar into the cream cheese mixture, blending until light and fluffy.
- In a separate bowl, whisk milk and pudding mixes until the mixture thickens and becomes completely smooth, approximately 2 minutes.
- Fold whipped topping into the pudding mixture with gentle, sweeping motions to maintain a light, airy texture.
- Integrate the cream cheese mixture into the pudding mixture, stirring until completely harmonized.
- Select a 9×13-inch serving dish or individual serving cups for layering.
- Create alternating layers of Oreo crumbs and pudding mixture, beginning and concluding with a layer of crumbs for visual appeal.
- Refrigerate the dessert for a minimum of 1 hour to allow flavors to meld and texture to set, ensuring a chilled, creamy consistency.
- Serve cold and enjoy the decadent, creamy dessert.
Notes
- Crush cookies thoroughly to create a fine, even texture that mimics dirt for an authentic presentation.
- Use room temperature cream cheese and butter to ensure smooth blending without lumps.
- Alternate layering techniques can transform this dessert into individual servings or a decorative trifle.
- Customize the recipe by adding gummy worms or chocolate decorations for a playful, kid-friendly twist.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 322 kcal
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 21 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg