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Ultimate No-Bake Oreo Dirt Cake

A decadent slice of layered dirt cake showing chocolate, cream, and pudding layers, topped with crushed cookies and gummy candies.
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Make this classic, creamy Dirt Cake using crushed Oreos, chocolate pudding, and a cream cheese layer. This easy, no-bake layered dessert is perfect for parties and potlucks.

Ingredients

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  • 1 package (14.3 ounces) Oreo cookies
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, 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 (3.4 ounces) instant vanilla pudding mix
  • 2 cups cold milk
  • Gummy worms, for decoration

Instructions

  1. Set aside about 2 cups of whole or roughly crushed Oreo cookies for the topping. Place the remaining cookies into a food processor and pulse until you have fine crumbs that resemble dirt.
  2. In a large bowl, beat the softened butter, softened cream cheese, and powdered sugar together until the mixture is smooth and creamy. This forms the base of your rich layer.
  3. Gently fold in the thawed whipped topping until just combined. Do not overmix.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the instant chocolate pudding mix and 3 cups of cold milk until the mixture thickens, about 2 minutes. Let it stand for 5 minutes.
  5. In another bowl, whisk together the instant vanilla pudding mix and 2 cups of cold milk until thickened. Let it stand for 5 minutes.
  6. In a large trifle dish or 9×13 inch pan, begin layering the dessert. Spread half of the crushed Oreo crumbs on the bottom.
  7. Spread the entire cream cheese mixture evenly over the first layer of crumbs.
  8. Spread the chocolate pudding mixture over the cream cheese layer.
  9. Spread the vanilla pudding mixture over the chocolate layer.
  10. Top the entire dessert with the remaining crushed Oreo crumbs. Press lightly.
  11. Cover the dish and chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow the layers to set.
  12. Before serving, press gummy worms into the top layer of crumbs for decoration. Slice and serve this easy party dessert.

Notes

  • For individual servings, assemble this recipe in clear plastic cups to create fun Dirt Cups.
  • If you prefer a richer chocolate flavor in the middle layer, substitute the vanilla pudding with an additional package of chocolate pudding.
  • You can make this dessert up to 24 hours in advance; the chilling time helps the flavors blend.

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