Description
Creamy layers of chocolate pudding and crushed cookies blend deliciously in this Easter dirt cake, creating a playful dessert that delights both kids and adults. Sweet crumbles and chocolate textures invite springtime celebrations with pure sugary joy you won’t be able to resist.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 package oreos
- 3 cups milk
- 2 boxes instant vanilla pudding (3.3 ounces box size)
Dairy Ingredients:
- 8 ounces (226 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup (113 grams) butter, softened
- 16 ounces (454 grams) cool whip
- 1 cup powdered sugar
Decorative Ingredients:
- Easter candy (peeps, robin eggs, sprinkles)
Instructions
- Craft a foundation by pulverizing two-thirds of the Oreo package into fine crumbs, distributing them evenly across the base of a 9×13 pan to create a delectable cookie substrate.
- Utilize an electric mixer to whip cream cheese and butter into a silky smooth consistency, gradually incorporating powdered sugar and Cool Whip until the mixture achieves a light, airy texture.
- In a separate vessel, whisk milk and vanilla pudding mixes until thoroughly blended, then gently fold this creamy concoction into the previous cream cheese amalgamation, ensuring complete integration.
- Artfully cascade the combined pudding and cream cheese mixture over the prepared Oreo foundation, using a spatula to distribute the layers uniformly and eliminate any potential air pockets.
- Delicately scatter the remaining crushed Oreo crumbs across the surface, creating a textured and visually appealing topping that hints at the delightful layers beneath.
- Transfer the assembled dessert to the refrigerator, allowing it to chill and solidify for a minimum of three hours, which will enhance the structural integrity and flavor melding of the cake.
- Moments before presentation, adorn the chilled dessert with festive Easter embellishments such as whimsical Peeps, colorful Robin eggs, and a sprinkle of decorative confections to elevate the visual appeal and celebratory spirit.
Notes
- Crush Oreos finely for a smooth, even base that sets the foundation for a delightful texture.
- Use room temperature cream cheese and butter to ensure a silky, lump-free mixture that blends perfectly.
- Fold pudding mixture gently into cream cheese to maintain a light, airy consistency without deflating the mixture.
- Chill thoroughly to allow flavors to meld and layers to set, creating a rich, creamy dessert that’s easy to slice.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: None
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 210 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg