Description
Beloved dirt cake delights dessert enthusiasts with its playful chocolate pudding and cookie crumb layers. Creamy textures and nostalgic charm make you smile with each delightful spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 packages (3.4 oz each) instant vanilla pudding mix
- 3 1/2 cups milk
- 1 package Oreo cookies (crushed)
- 1 container (8 oz) whipped topping (thawed)
- 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese (softened)
- 1/4 cup butter (softened)
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- Gummy worms (optional for decoration)
Instructions
- Pulverize Oreo cookies into ultra-fine powder, reserving a portion for final decoration.
- Whip cream cheese, butter, and powdered sugar until achieving a silky, uniform consistency.
- Blend instant pudding mix with cold milk, stirring vigorously until mixture transforms into a thick, creamy texture. Allow to settle for approximately 5 minutes.
- Gently incorporate pudding into cream cheese blend, ensuring smooth integration without overmixing.
- Fold whipped topping into the mixture, creating a light and airy cream.
- Select a clear glass serving vessel to showcase delightful layered presentation.
- Create initial foundation by spreading a generous layer of crushed Oreo crumbs across bottom of dish.
- Carefully spread pudding-cream mixture over cookie layer, maintaining even distribution.
- Repeat layering process, alternating between cookie crumbs and pudding cream.
- Crown the dessert with remaining Oreo crumbs, creating a textured surface.
- Refrigerate for 2 hours to allow flavors to meld and dessert to set firmly.
- Optional: Embellish with gummy worms for whimsical visual appeal before serving chilled.
Notes
- Crush cookies in a food processor for ultra-fine, consistent crumbs that create a smoother texture and more even layering.
- Use full-fat cream cheese and butter for richer, more decadent flavor that enhances the dessert’s creamy consistency.
- Refrigerate gummy worms before placing them on top to prevent them from melting and maintain their playful, wiggly appearance.
- Try different cookie variations like chocolate graham crackers or chocolate chip cookies to customize the dessert’s base flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 370 kcal
- Sugar: 30 g
- Sodium: 210 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg