Classic Dirt Cake
A whimsical dessert with crushed Oreos as ‘dirt’, rich layers of cream cheese and chocolate pudding, decorated with gummy worms.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 155 minutes
- Yield: 8-10 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 package Oreo cookies
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups milk
- 1 package instant chocolate pudding mix
- 2 cups whipped topping (e.g., Cool Whip)
- Gummy worms (for decoration)
Instructions
- Crush the Oreo cookies into fine crumbs.
- Beat together the cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Whisk together the milk and the instant chocolate pudding mix until thickened.
- Fold the whipped topping into the thickened chocolate mixture.
- Layer the cream cheese mixture, chocolate pudding mix, and crushed Oreo crumbs in a trifle dish.
- Decorate with remaining Oreo crumbs and gummy worms on top.
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.
Notes
Store leftovers in a covered container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. This dessert can be prepared a day in advance.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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