Ah, Dirt Cake. One of the classic staples of childhood backyard parties! A thick, luscious, creamy, tangy, rich pudding topped with chocolate crumbled cookies, and with a crumbly cookie crust holding everything up, is just as tasty and whimsical now as it was then. There’s no better way to reconnect with your inner child than with a scoop of Dirt Cake. Well, besides topping it with gummy worms!
Ingredients
- 1 (14.3-ounce) package Oreo® cookies
- 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 (16-ounce) tub whipped topping, can substitute 4 cups whipped cream
- 2 (3.4-ounce) boxes instant white chocolate or vanilla pudding
- 3 cups milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Directions
Step 1 –Crush the cookies in a large resealable plastic bag or in a food processor until they are crumbs.
Step 2 –Press 2/3 of the cookie crumbs into the bottom of a 9×13-inch baking dish.
Step 3 –In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese and the butter together using a hand mixer until smooth.
Step 4 –Add the powdered sugar and beat until combined.
Step 5 –Fold in the whipped topping until well-combined.
Step 6 –In a separate bowl, mix the pudding mix, the milk, and the vanilla and let it sit until thickened.
Step 7 –Fold the pudding mixture into the cream cheese mixture.
Step 8 –Carefully pour the pudding mixture over the crumb crust.
Step 9 –Sprinkle the top of the pudding with the remaining cookie crumbs.
Step 10 –Refrigerate until chilled, about 3-4 hours.
Step 11 –Serve.
