Description
Childhood memories bloom with this nostalgic Dirt Cake dessert, blending creamy pudding and crushed cookies into a playful treat. Chocolate crumbles and whipped layers create a whimsical landscape you’ll savor with pure delight.
Ingredients
Scale
Cake Ingredients:
- 1 package (15.35 ounces / 435 grams) Oreo cookies, crushed
- 1 package (3.9 ounces / 110 grams) instant chocolate pudding mix
Dairy Ingredients:
- 2 cups (480 milliliters) cold milk
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) whipped topping
- 8 ounces (226 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup (120 grams) powdered sugar
Garnish:
- Gummy worms, for topping
Instructions
- Pulverize Oreo cookies into a fine powder, reserving a portion for the final garnish.
- Whisk milk and pudding mix in a mixing vessel until the mixture reaches a thick, creamy consistency.
- Prepare the cream cheese base by beating until silky smooth, then incorporate powdered sugar until fully integrated.
- Gently incorporate whipped topping into the cream cheese blend, creating a light and airy texture.
- Construct the dessert in a clear glass container, alternating layers: first a foundation of cookie crumbs, then a spread of cream cheese mixture, followed by a layer of prepared pudding.
- Repeat the layering process until the container is filled, ensuring each stratum is evenly distributed.
- Crown the dessert with the remaining Oreo crumb powder, creating a textured surface.
- Playfully arrange gummy worms across the top to mimic a soil-like appearance.
- Refrigerate the dessert for a minimum of 60 minutes to allow flavors to meld and texture to set.
- Serve chilled, revealing the whimsical, multi-layered treat that resembles an edible garden landscape.
Notes
- Customize the texture by adjusting the fineness of Oreo crumbs for a more rustic or smoother mouthfeel.
- Use dairy-free alternatives like coconut whipped cream and vegan cream cheese to make this dessert suitable for plant-based diets.
- Create individual servings in clear glasses to showcase beautiful layers and make portion control easier.
- Elevate presentation by using decorative chocolate cookie crumbs or chocolate shavings instead of standard Oreo crumbs for a more gourmet touch.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 357 kcal
- Sugar: 37 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 46 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg