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Classic No-Bake Oreo Dirt Cake Recipe

A delicious square slice of layered dirt cake featuring chocolate cookie crumbs and creamy filling, served on a white plate.
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Create the ultimate crowd-pleasing dessert with this easy, no-bake Oreo Dirt Cake. This recipe layers creamy filling with crushed Oreos for a nostalgic treat perfect for parties and potlucks.

Ingredients

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  • 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 container (12 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed
  • 2 packages (3.9 ounces each) instant chocolate pudding mix
  • 3 cups cold milk
  • 1 package (14.3 ounces) Oreo cookies, crushed (about 40 cookies)
  • Optional: Gummy worms for decoration

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and softened butter together until the mixture is smooth.
  2. Gradually beat in the powdered sugar until fully combined and creamy. Fold in half of the thawed whipped topping. Set this cream cheese mixture aside.
  3. In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the instant chocolate pudding mix and cold milk for about two minutes until the mixture begins to thicken. Let it stand for five minutes.
  4. Gently fold the remaining half of the whipped topping into the thickened chocolate pudding mixture until just combined.
  5. Crush the Oreo cookies until they resemble fine dirt. Reserve about 1 cup of the crushed cookies for the top layer.
  6. To assemble the dirt cake, use a large trifle dish or 9×13 inch pan. Spread one-third of the crushed Oreos on the bottom.
  7. Spread half of the cream cheese mixture evenly over the first layer of cookies.
  8. Top the cream cheese layer with half of the chocolate pudding mixture.
  9. Repeat the layers: add another third of the crushed Oreos, the remaining cream cheese mixture, and the remaining chocolate pudding mixture.
  10. Finish by sprinkling the reserved 1 cup of crushed Oreos over the top layer to create the ‘dirt’ look.
  11. Cover the dish and chill in the refrigerator for at least four hours, or preferably overnight, to allow the layers to set.
  12. Before serving, insert gummy worms into the top layer for decoration, if desired.

Notes

  • For individual servings, assemble this recipe in small clear cups to create ‘Dirt Cups.’
  • If you want a richer flavor, substitute the instant pudding with homemade chocolate custard, but remember to let it cool completely before layering.
  • You can make this a make-ahead dessert; it tastes even better the next day.
  • Use a food processor to crush the Oreos quickly, but leave some larger chunks for texture.

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