Description

This festive Easter Dirt Cake is a fun and delicious dessert perfect for spring celebrations. Creamy and sweet, it layers Oreo cookie crumbs with a smooth vanilla pudding and cream cheese filling, topped with fluffy whipped topping and colorful Easter candies for a playful dirt-and-egg effect.

Ingredients

Cookies

1 package Oreos (divided)

Filling

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

Topping

Easter candy (e.g., Peeps marshmallow chicks, Robin eggs, sprinkles) for decoration

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Instructions

Crush Cookies: Divide the Oreo cookies into two portions. Crush one portion finely to resemble dirt for layering. Set aside the other portion for garnish or layering in bigger chunks.
Prepare Pudding: In a large bowl, whisk together the instant vanilla pudding mixes and 3 cups cold milk until the pudding sets, about 2 minutes. Refrigerate while preparing the cream cheese mixture.
Make Cream Cheese Mixture: In a separate bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese, softened butter, and powdered sugar until smooth and creamy. Fold in half of the Cool Whip until fully incorporated.
Combine Mixtures: Gently fold the prepared vanilla pudding into the cream cheese mixture until smooth and well blended.
Layer Dessert: In a large trifle bowl or 9×13 inch dish, start layering by sprinkling a layer of crushed Oreos, followed by a layer of the pudding-cream cheese mixture. Repeat layers, ending with a generous layer of crushed Oreos on top.
Top and Decorate: Spread the remaining Cool Whip over the top layer. Decorate with Easter candies such as Peeps, Robin eggs, and sprinkles to resemble a fun Easter dirt patch with eggs.
Chill: Refrigerate the assembled Dirt Cake for at least 2 hours before serving to allow flavors to meld and dessert to set.

Notes

For best texture, soften the cream cheese and butter completely before mixing.
You can use any Easter-themed candy or gummy decorations to personalize this dessert.
This dessert is best served chilled and consumed within 2-3 days.
To make it easier to serve, use a clear trifle bowl to showcase the layered effect.
If you prefer, substitute low-fat cream cheese and Cool Whip for a lighter version.