Dirt Cake
A simple and nostalgic dessert made with chocolate sandwich cookies, pudding, and whipped topping, perfect for potlucks and gatherings.
Ingredients
For the crust
- 1 package chocolate sandwich cookies Oreo or off-brand
For the filling
- 1 package instant pudding mix (vanilla or chocolate) Vanilla is recommended
- 2 cups cold milk Whole, 2%, or almond milk can be used
- 8 oz cream cheese Regular cream cheese gives the best texture
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 8 oz whipped topping Cool Whip is preferred
- ½ cup butter Softened
Instructions
Preparation
- Crush the chocolate sandwich cookies into fine crumbs using a zip-top bag and a rolling pin.
- In a large bowl, blend the cream cheese, butter, and powdered sugar until smooth.
- Whisk the pudding mix with cold milk until thickened.
- Fold the pudding mixture into the cream cheese mixture.
- Fold in the whipped topping until well combined.
Assembly
- Layer half of the cookie crumbs in the bottom of a dish.
- Spoon the creamy filling on top of the crumbs.
- Sprinkle the remaining cookie crumbs over the top to create a 'soil' layer.
- Add gummy worms on top if desired.
Chilling
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 3 hours, preferably overnight before serving.
Notes
For best results, prepare one day ahead. Storage: Keep in the fridge for up to three days. Do not freeze. Variations include using golden vanilla cookies, adding peanut butter cups, or incorporating fresh berries.