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Easy No-Bake Oreo Dirt Cake Recipe

Close-up of a layered slice of dirt cake featuring alternating layers of cream and dark chocolate cookie crumbs.
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Learn how to make the classic, creamy Oreo Dirt Cake. This no-bake dessert layers crushed Oreos with a rich cream cheese and chocolate pudding mixture, making it the perfect, easy party dessert.

Ingredients

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  • 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 (12 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed
  • 2 (3.9 ounce) packages instant chocolate pudding mix
  • 3 cups cold milk
  • 1 (14.3 ounce) package Oreo cookies, crushed (about 36 cookies)
  • 1 package gummy worms (optional, for decoration)

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, softened butter, and powdered sugar together until the mixture is smooth and creamy. This forms your rich base.
  2. Gently fold in the thawed whipped topping until just combined. Set this mixture aside.
  3. In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the instant chocolate pudding mix and cold milk for about two minutes, or until the pudding begins to thicken. Let it stand for five minutes.
  4. Gently fold the thickened chocolate pudding into the cream cheese mixture until fully incorporated. You now have your creamy filling.
  5. Crush the Oreo cookies until they resemble fine dirt. You can do this in a food processor or by placing them in a zip-top bag and crushing them with a rolling pin.
  6. To assemble your layered dirt cake, use a large trifle dish or a 9×13 inch pan. Spread one-third of the crushed Oreos across the bottom of your dish.
  7. Spread half of the creamy pudding mixture evenly over the layer of crushed cookies.
  8. Add another layer of one-third of the crushed Oreos over the pudding layer.
  9. Spread the remaining half of the creamy pudding mixture over the second cookie layer.
  10. Top the entire dessert with the remaining crushed Oreos. Press down lightly to create a smooth ‘dirt’ top.
  11. If you are using them, press gummy worms into the top layer to look like they are crawling out of the dirt.
  12. Cover the dish and chill the Oreo Dirt Cake in the refrigerator for at least four hours, or preferably overnight, to allow it to set completely. This make-ahead dessert is best served cold.

Notes

  • For the best texture, use the entire Oreo cookie, including the cream filling, when crushing them.
  • If you want individual servings, assemble this recipe in small clear cups for fun ‘Dirt Cups’.
  • If you prefer a vanilla base instead of chocolate pudding, use vanilla instant pudding mix and add 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract to the cream cheese mixture.

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