Dirt Cake Recipe

Dirt Cake is a classic Midwestern dessert recipe that I remember my Mom making for nearly every summer BBQ, picnic, and special occasion when I was young. It is one of the best tasting desserts – EVER – and super simple to whip up.

Crushed Oreo cookies are layered with a luscious, whippy pudding mixture, then topped with ooey-gooey gummy worms for a fun and festive touch. This dessert is a total crowd pleaser.

1. Step 1: Combine the pudding & milk. …
2. Step 2: Chop some of the Oreos. …
3. Step 3: Crush the rest of the Oreos. …
4. Step 4: Make the Pudding Layer. …
5. Step 5: Layer the Pudding & Oreos to make the Dirt Cake. …
6. Step 6: Add gummy worms. …
7. Step 7: Chill Overnight.

Dirt Cake

Dirt Cake is a classic Midwestern dessert that’s loved by all. This festive, summer dessert recipe is a cinch to whip up.

Yield: serves a crowd

Ingredients:

• 2, 3.4oz packages vanilla instant pudding
• 3-1/2 cups cold skim milk
• 12oz Cool Whip
• 8oz cream cheese, softened
• 1/4 cup butter, softened
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 15.5oz package Oreos
• Gummy worms, fake flowers (optional)

Instruction:

1. Combine instant pudding and skim milk in a large bowl. Whisk for 5 minutes, or until pudding is soft set. Fold in cool whip then set aside.
2. In a separate bowl, stir together cream cheese, butter, and powdered sugar until smooth. Add to pudding mixture then stir to combine.
3. In a food processor or blender, process Oreos to fine crumbs. Spoon 1-1/2 cups cookie crumbs into the bottom of a large bowl. Top with 1/2 the pudding mixture followed by 1-1/2 cups cookie crumbs, the remaining pudding mixture, and then the remaining cookie crumbs. Chill for at least 1 hour then top with gummy worms and/or fake flowers before serving.

Dirt Cake

Dirt Cake Dessert – A whipped cream pudding cake topped with crushed Oreos and gummy worms. This easy no bake dessert is a kid favorite!

Prep: 15min

Total: 2h15min

Serving Size: 1 slice

Nutrition Facts: calories 162 calories, Carbohydrate 20 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 10 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 8 grams fat, Fiber 0 grams fiber, Protein 2 grams protein, Saturated Fat 6 grams saturated fat, servingSize 1 slice, Sodium 210 milligrams sodium, Sugar 18 grams sugar, Trans Fat 0 grams trans fat, unSaturated Fat 2 grams unsaturated fat

Ingredients:

• 1 package (15.5 ounce) Oreo cookies, crushed (with filling)
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 package (8 ounce) cream cheese, softened
• 3/4 cup powdered sugar
• 2 3/4 cup milk (any variety)
• 2 boxes (3.4 ounce each) instant chocolate pudding mix
• 12 ounce Cool Whip
• gummi worms, optional

Instruction:

1. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter, cream cheese, and powdered sugar until fluffy. Set aside.
2. In a bowl, whisk together the milk with instant pudding, until no clumps appear.
3. Pour pudding mix into cream cheese mixture. Beat until well blended, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed.
4. Fold in Cool Whip.
5. Arrange in a 13×9 dish by ppressing half the Oreos on bottom, topped with the filling and then topped with the remaining oreos. Garnish with gummi worms if desired.
6. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours until set.

Pay Dirt Cake

With layers of crushed chocolate sandwich cookies and creamy filling, this is definitely a rich dessert. You can decorate the top with a few wrapped chocolate coins. —Betty Jean Jordan, Monticello, Georgia

Prep: 15min

Total: 15min

Yield: 10 servings.

Nutrition Facts: calories 463 calories, Fat 25g fat (15g saturated fat), Cholesterol 48mg cholesterol, Sodium 494mg sodium, Carbohydrate 52g carbohydrate (37g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

Ingredients:

• 28 Oreo cookies
• 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
• 1/4 cup butter, softened
• 1 cup confectioners’ sugar
• 3-1/3 cups cold whole milk
• 2 packages (3.4 ounces each) instant French vanilla pudding mix
• 1 carton (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed

Instruction:

In a food processor or blender, process the cookies until finely crushed. Set aside 2 tablespoons of crumbs for topping., In a large bowl, beat cream cheese, butter and sugar. In a bowl, whisk the milk and pudding mix for 2 minutes. Add to cream cheese mixture; mix well. Fold in whipped topping., Place half of the cookie crumbs in 2-1/2-qt. container or bowl; top with half of the pudding mixture. Repeat layers. Sprinkle with reserved crumbs. Refrigerate until serving.

Dirt Cake

Kids and adults alike will love to dig into this Dirt Cake. Learn how to make it with this recipe this Halloween!

Prep: 5min

Total: 3h40min

Yield: 10 serving(s)

Ingredients:

• 1 (14.3-oz.) package Oreos
• 4 tbsp. butter, melted
• 1 (3.4-oz) box instant vanilla pudding
• 1 1/2 c. cold milk
• 1 (8-oz.) block cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 c. powdered sugar
• 1 c. heavy cream

Instruction:

1. Finely crush Oreos in a food processor. Add all but ¾ cup to a large bowl. Add melted butter to bowl and stir until mixture starts to hold together. Pour mixture into 9”-x-9” baking dish and pack into an even layer.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together pudding mix and milk until thickened, then refrigerate for 10 minutes to firm up.
3. In a large bowl using a hand mixer, beat cream cheese and powdered sugar together until no lumps remain.
4. In another large bowl, beat cream until stiff peaks form.
5. Fold pudding into cream cheese mixture, then fold in whipped cream until just combined. Pour mixture over Oreo crust and smooth with an offset spatula. Top with reserved ¾ cup crushed Oreos.
6. Refrigerate until well chilled, at least 3 hours and up to overnight.

Making an Oreo Dirt Cake – Recipe

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