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Ultimate No-Bake Oreo Dirt Cake Recipe

A decadent slice of layered dirt cake featuring chocolate pudding, cream, and crushed Oreo layers.
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This easy Oreo Dirt Cake recipe layers crushed chocolate cookies, creamy chocolate pudding, and a rich whipped topping for a nostalgic, no-bake dessert perfect for parties or family gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 1 package (14.3 ounces) chocolate sandwich cookies (like Oreos)
  • 1 package (3.9 ounces) instant chocolate pudding mix
  • 3 cups cold milk
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 container (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed (or equivalent whipped cream)
  • Gummy worms, for decoration (optional)

Instructions

  1. Crush all the chocolate sandwich cookies until they resemble fine dirt. Set aside about 1 cup of the crumbs for the topping layer.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the instant chocolate pudding mix and cold milk for two minutes until the mixture begins to thicken. Let it sit for five minutes.
  3. In a separate bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and powdered sugar together until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
  4. Gently fold the thawed whipped topping into the cream cheese mixture until just combined.
  5. Fold the thickened chocolate pudding into the cream cheese mixture until you have a uniform, creamy filling.
  6. In a large trifle dish or 9×13 inch casserole dish, begin layering the dessert. Place half of the remaining crushed cookies on the bottom of the dish.
  7. Spread half of the creamy filling evenly over the cookie layer.
  8. Repeat the layers: add the remaining crushed cookies, followed by the remaining creamy filling.
  9. Top the entire dessert evenly with the reserved 1 cup of crushed cookie crumbs to create the ‘dirt’ effect.
  10. If using, press gummy worms into the top layer of crumbs.
  11. Cover the dish and chill in the refrigerator for at least four hours, or preferably overnight, to allow the layers to set completely.

Notes

  • For individual servings, assemble this recipe in small clear cups to make fun Dirt Cake Cups.
  • If you prefer a lighter filling, substitute half of the cream cheese mixture with an equal amount of softened cream cheese or use only whipped topping instead of the cream cheese/whipped topping combination.
  • This is a great make-ahead dessert; it tastes best when chilled for several hours.

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