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Oreo Dirt Cake

A whimsical dessert combining creamy layers and cookie crumbs, perfect for potlucks and celebrations.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Total Time 4 hours
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dessert, Party Food
Cuisine: American, Comfort Food
Calories: 400

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 packages 15.35 oz packages of Oreo cookies
  • 1 package 8 oz package of cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 box 1 lb box of powdered sugar
  • 1 container 12 oz container of whipped topping (like Cool Whip)
  • 2 cups milk
  • 1 package 3.9 oz package of instant chocolate pudding mix
Garnish
  • to taste Gummy worms
  • to taste Chocolate sprinkles (optional)

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Crush the Oreo cookies into fine crumbs using a food processor or by placing them in a zip-top bag and rolling over them with a rolling pin. Reserve 1 cup of the crumbs for topping later.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and butter together until smooth and creamy.
  3. Gradually add the powdered sugar to the cream cheese mixture, mixing until well combined.
  4. Fold in the whipped topping until fully incorporated.
  5. In another bowl, whisk together the milk and instant chocolate pudding mix until smooth and thickened, about 2 minutes.
  6. Gently fold the pudding mixture into the cream cheese mixture until combined.
Assembly
  1. In a 9×13 inch dish, layer half of the crushed Oreo cookies on the bottom.
  2. Pour half of the cream cheese and pudding mixture over the cookies.
  3. Repeat with the remaining Oreo crumbs and cream cheese mixture.
  4. Top the cake with the reserved Oreo crumbs and garnish with gummy worms and chocolate sprinkles if desired.
Setting
  1. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight for best results, to allow the flavors to meld and the cake to set.

Notes

Crush Oreos finely for the smoothest 'dirt' layer; leave a few chunks for more crunch. Soften the cream cheese and butter to room temperature to avoid lumps. Fold gently to keep the mixture airy.