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dirt cake

The Best Dirt Cake

5 from 1 vote
A classic, creamy no-bake Dirt Cake made with layers of crushed chocolate sandwich cookies and a rich French vanilla and cream cheese pudding base. Perfect for parties and holidays.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 12 people
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 380
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 package chocolate sandwich cookies (like Oreos) Crushed, divided
  • 8 oz cream cheese Softened to room temperature
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter Softened
  • 1 cup powdered sugar Sifted if lumpy
  • 2 packages instant vanilla pudding mix 3.4 oz boxes
  • 3 cups cold milk Whole milk preferred
  • 1 tub whipped topping 12 oz tub, thawed
  • 1 package gummy worms For decoration

Equipment

  • 1 Food processor For crushing cookies
  • 3 Mixing bowls For layering components
  • 1 hand mixer For beating cream cheese
  • 1 Spatula For folding pudding
  • 1 9x13 baking dish For assembly

Method
 

  1. Process the chocolate sandwich cookies in a food processor until they resemble coarse potting soil.
    crushing chocolate sandwich cookies in food processor
  2. Beat the softened cream cheese and butter in a large bowl until completely smooth and fluffy.
    mixing cream cheese and butter with hand mixer
  3. Whisk the instant vanilla pudding mix and cold milk in a separate bowl until it thickens slightly.
    whisking instant vanilla pudding with cold milk
  4. Fold the thickened pudding into the cream cheese mixture, then gently fold in the thawed whipped topping.
  5. Spread a layer of cookie crumbs in the bottom of a serving dish, followed by the creamy pudding mixture, repeating until finished.
  6. Chill the dessert in the refrigerator for at least two hours before decorating with gummy worms and serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 150gCalories: 380kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 4gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 11gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 320mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1.5gSugar: 32gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 80mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

Store tightly covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Wait to add gummy worm decorations until right before serving to maintain their texture.

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