Description

Easter Dirt Cake is a fun and festive no-bake dessert featuring creamy layers of chocolate pudding and whipped topping combined with crushed Oreo cookies. This playful treat is finished with gummy worms and Easter-themed candies, making it perfect for spring celebrations or a family-friendly holiday dessert.

Ingredients

Scale

Base and Cream Mixture

1 package cream cheese, softened (8 oz)
1 cup powdered sugar
1 container (12 oz) whipped topping, thawed (like Cool Whip)
2 packages (3.9 oz each) chocolate instant pudding mix
4 cups milk

Toppings

1 package (15 oz) Oreo cookies
1 cup gummy worms (optional)
To taste Easter-themed candy for decoration (optional)

Instructions

Prepare the cream cheese mixture: In a large mixing bowl, use an electric mixer or whisk to beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add the powdered sugar and mix until thoroughly combined, creating a creamy base.
Fold in whipped topping: Gently fold the thawed whipped topping into the cream cheese mixture until well blended, maintaining a light, airy texture.
Make the chocolate pudding: In a separate bowl, whisk together the chocolate instant pudding mixes with 4 cups of milk until smooth and slightly thickened, about 2 minutes, ensuring no lumps remain.
Combine pudding with cream mixture: Carefully fold the chocolate pudding into the cream cheese and whipped topping mixture, blending until evenly incorporated for a rich, creamy filling.
Crush the Oreos: Using a food processor or placing the Oreos in a sealed bag, crush them into fine crumbs, leaving some larger pieces for added texture and interest.
Layer the dessert: In a 9×13 inch baking dish, spread half of the chocolate mixture evenly on the bottom. Then sprinkle half of the crushed Oreo cookies over the top.
Add the second layer: Spread the remaining chocolate mixture over the Oreo layer, then top with the remaining crushed Oreos, creating a layered dirt effect.
Garnish: Optionally, decorate the top with gummy worms and Easter-themed candies for a festive look that mimics garden dirt with hidden surprises.
Chill: Refrigerate the dessert for at least 2 hours before serving to allow the flavors to meld and the layers to set properly.

Notes

For best results, use full-fat cream cheese and whole milk for a richer taste and texture.
Keep the dessert refrigerated until serving to maintain firmness and freshness.
You can substitute the gummy worms with other fun Easter candies or omit them for a simpler dessert.
This dessert is best served chilled and consumed within 2-3 days.
Crushing Oreos with some chunks adds texture and visual interest to the layers.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: No-Bake
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice (approx. 1/12 of recipe)
Calories: 320 kcal
Sugar: 25 g
Sodium: 180 mg
Fat: 18 g
Saturated Fat: 10 g
Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 36 g
Fiber: 2 g
Protein: 4 g
Cholesterol: 40 mg

Keywords: Easter dessert, dirt cake, no-bake cake, chocolate pudding dessert, Oreo dessert, festive dessert, gummy worms dessert