Oreo Dirt Cake
Oreo Dirt Cake is a no-bake, creamy, and crunchy chocolate dessert featuring layers of crushed Oreo cookies combined with a smooth and fluffy cream cheese and vanilla pudding mixture. This easy-to-make dessert is perfect for parties, family dinners, or a cozy night in, delivering rich flavor and a visually appealing treat that everyone will love.
- Author: Emilly
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes (including chilling)
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Contains gluten (can be made gluten-free with gluten-free cookies)
Main Ingredients
- 24 Oreo cookies, crushed
- 8 oz (225 g) cream cheese, softened
- 1 (3.4 oz) package instant vanilla pudding mix
- 2 cups (480 ml) cold milk
- 2 cups (480 ml) whipped topping (such as Cool Whip)
- 1/2 cup (60 g) powdered sugar
- Prepare the Creamy Filling: Beat softened cream cheese with powdered sugar until smooth and creamy. In a separate bowl, whisk together instant vanilla pudding mix and cold milk until it thickens. Gently fold the pudding mixture into the cream cheese, then carefully fold in the whipped topping to keep the texture light and airy.
- Crush the Oreos: Use a food processor or place Oreo cookies in a zip-top bag and crush with a rolling pin until mostly fine crumbs remain with some larger chunks for texture contrast.
- Assemble the First Layer: Spread a generous layer of crushed Oreos evenly across the bottom of a large glass dish or trifle bowl to form the crunchy base.
- Add the Cream Filling: Spread half of the creamy mixture evenly over the Oreo layer and smooth the surface with a spatula.
- Repeat Layers and Chill: Add another layer of crushed Oreos followed by the remaining cream filling. Finish with a final sprinkle of Oreo crumbs on top. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to allow flavors to meld and dessert to set.
Notes
- Chill ingredients like milk and cream cheese beforehand for better texture and easier preparation.
- Fold whipped topping gently into the cream cheese mixture to maintain a light and fluffy filling.
- Use full-fat cream cheese and pudding mix for richer, creamier results.
- Ensure even layering for best taste and visual appeal.
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours; overnight chilling improves flavor and texture further.
- This dessert is not baked; it is served chilled.
- Optional garnishes include crushed Oreos, chocolate shavings, mini chocolate chips, fresh mint leaves, or berries.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of recipe
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
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