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Easter Dirt Cake Recipe

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  • Author: Kimberly
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Total Time: 3 hours 15 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This Easter Dirt Cake is a fun and festive dessert perfect for springtime celebrations. Featuring crushed Oreos as the “dirt,” creamy layers of vanilla pudding, cream cheese, and Cool Whip, and topped with colorful Easter candies like Peeps and Robin Eggs, it’s a crowd-pleaser that’s easy to prepare and sure to delight guests of all ages.

Ingredients

Crust and Topping

  • 1 package Oreos (approximately 36 cookies)
  • Easter Candy (Peeps, Robin Eggs, and sprinkles for decoration)

Filling

  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 16 oz Cool Whip (whipped topping)
  • 2 boxes instant vanilla pudding mix (3.3 oz size each)
  • 3 cups milk

Instructions

  1. Prepare Pudding: In a large bowl, whisk together the instant vanilla pudding mixes with 3 cups of cold milk. Stir continuously for about 2 minutes until the mixture begins to thicken. Set aside and allow it to fully set, about 5 minutes.
  2. Make Cream Cheese Mixture: In a separate mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and butter together until smooth and creamy using a hand mixer or stand mixer. Gradually add powdered sugar and beat until combined and fluffy.
  3. Combine Cream Cheese and Cool Whip: Fold the Cool Whip gently into the cream cheese mixture until well incorporated, keeping the mixture light and airy.
  4. Mix Pudding and Cream Cheese Mixture: Fold the fully set vanilla pudding into the cream cheese and Cool Whip mixture gently until just combined, creating a smooth and creamy filling.
  5. Crush Oreos: Place the Oreo cookies in a large zip-top bag and crush them into coarse crumbs using a rolling pin or pulse a few times in a food processor, leaving some chunkier pieces for texture.
  6. Assemble the Dirt Cake: In a large trifle dish or a 9×13 inch baking dish, start by spreading a thin layer of the pudding mixture on the bottom. Sprinkle a layer of crushed Oreos over the pudding. Repeat layers two more times, ending with a generous layer of crushed Oreos on top to resemble dirt.
  7. Decorate: Decorate the top layer of crushed Oreos with Easter candy such as Peeps, Robin Eggs, and colorful sprinkles to create a festive dirt garden look.
  8. Chill: Cover the assembled cake with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 3 hours, or overnight, to allow the flavors to meld and the dessert to firm up.
  9. Serve: Before serving, optionally add extra Easter candy on top for garnish. Scoop portions and enjoy this creamy, crunchy, sweet Easter treat.

Notes

  • Make sure the cream cheese and butter are softened for easier mixing and a smoother filling.
  • Use cold milk to ensure the pudding sets properly.
  • For a quicker version, the cake can be assembled and eaten after 2 hours of chilling, but overnight refrigeration yields the best texture.
  • This dessert is best served chilled and not left out at room temperature for extended periods.
  • Can be made a day in advance to enhance flavor melding.
  • Variations: Use chocolate pudding instead of vanilla, or substitute the Easter candy decorations with gummy worms for a classic dirt cake twist.

Find it online: https://slsrecipes.com/easter-dirt-cake-recipe-3/