Description
This Easter Dirt Cake is a fun and festive no-bake dessert perfect for spring celebrations. Featuring a creamy pudding and cream cheese filling layered with crushed Oreos, it mimics dirt and is topped with colorful Easter candies like Peeps and Robin eggs for a playful, seasonal touch.
Ingredients
Scale
Base
- 1 package Oreos (divided, about 36 cookies)
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, Robin eggs, sprinkles) as desired for decoration
Instructions
- Crush Oreos: Separate the Oreos from their filling and crush about 3/4 of the cookies finely to create the “dirt”. Reserve some whole or half cookies for layering if desired.
- Make pudding: In a large bowl, whisk together the instant vanilla pudding mix with 3 cups of cold milk until thickened, about 2 minutes.
- Prepare cream cheese mixture: In a separate bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, softened butter, and powdered sugar until smooth and creamy.
- Combine mixtures: Gently fold the prepared pudding and 16 oz of cool whip into the cream cheese mixture until well combined and fluffy.
- Assemble the cake: In a large trifle dish or 9×13-inch pan, layer crushed Oreos on the bottom, then spread half of the pudding mixture evenly over the cookies. Repeat layering with remaining crushed Oreos and pudding mixture.
- Top and decorate: Use the reserved whole or half Oreos to top the dessert, then decorate with your favorite Easter candies such as Peeps, Robin eggs, and colorful sprinkles to resemble a festive garden or dirt scene.
- Chill: Refrigerate the Easter Dirt Cake for at least 4 hours or preferably overnight to let the flavors meld and the dessert firm up before serving.
Notes
- For best results, use full-fat cream cheese and cool whip for a rich and creamy texture.
- This no-bake dessert can be made a day in advance.
- Feel free to use gluten-free cookies to adapt this recipe for gluten sensitivity.
- Customize the Easter candy toppings to suit your family’s favorites.
