Description
A playful and rich no-bake dessert that appeals to kids and adults alike. This ‘Decadent Oreo Dirt Cake’ features a buttery Oreo crumb crust layered with a sweetened cream cheese mixture and a fluffy vanilla pudding mousse. It is finished with a ‘dirt’ layer of cookie crumbs and festive gummy worms, making it a perfect treat for potlucks or children’s parties.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package (14.3 oz) Oreo cookies
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 3 cups milk
- 2 small packages instant vanilla pudding mix
- 8 oz whipped topping, thawed
- Gummy worms (optional)
Instructions
- Crush the Oreo cookies into fine crumbs using a food processor or a rolling pin. Combine the crumbs with the melted butter in a bowl.
- Press half of the crumb mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9×13 inch pan to form the base layer. Set the remaining crumbs aside.
- In a medium bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with the powdered sugar until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk and the instant vanilla pudding mix until it has thickened, about 2 minutes.
- Gently fold the thawed whipped topping into the thickened pudding mixture until combined.
- Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the Oreo crust in the pan.
- Pour the pudding and whipped topping mixture over the cream cheese layer and spread smooth.
- Sprinkle the remaining Oreo crumbs evenly over the top to create the ‘dirt’ look.
- Decorate by placing gummy worms on top as desired.
- Refrigerate the cake for at least 2 hours to allow it to set before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Make sure the cream cheese is fully softened to room temperature to avoid lumps in the filling.
- You can use a food processor to easily turn the Oreos into fine crumbs, or place them in a zip-top bag and crush with a rolling pin.
- This is a great make-ahead dessert; it often tastes even better after sitting in the fridge overnight.
- For individual servings, you can layer the ingredients into small clear cups or jars.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake, Layering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square (1/12 of pan)
- Calories: 350-400
- Sugar: 30-35 g
- Sodium: 300-400 mg
- Fat: 18-22 g
- Saturated Fat: 10-12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45-50 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4-6 g
- Cholesterol: 30-40 mg
