Dirt Pudding is the celebrated and quickly gobbled-up treat of birthday parties or other kid’s events. But why should the kids have all the fun? You can enjoy Dirt Pudding right now, as an adult, and experience that sweet nostalgia all over again! Layers of crumbled sandwich cookies make up the “dirt” layer, sandwiching a creamy, slightly tangy, extra fluffy pudding middle. Yum! Simple and sweet, this will just make you happy, plain as that!
Ingredients
- 2 (3.5-ounce) packages instant French vanilla pudding mix
- 3 cups milk
- 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup butter, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 (12-ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed
- 1 (14-ounce) package chocolate cream-filled sandwich cookies, crushed
Directions
Step 1 –In a large bowl, combine the French vanilla pudding mix and the milk, whisking until smooth and well-combined.
Step 2 –Allow the pudding to set and thicken, about 2 minutes.
Step 3 –In a separate large bowl, beat together the cream cheese and the butter until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
Step 4 –Gradually add the powdered sugar to the cream cheese mixture and beat until smooth and creamy.
Step 5 –Pour the pudding into the cream cheese mixture and beat to combine.
Step 6 –Gently mix in the thawed whipped topping with a rubber spatula, until just combined.
Step 7 –Place 1/2 of the crushed cookies into the bottom of a 9×12-inch baking dish.
Step 8 –Spread the cream cheese-pudding mixture evenly over the crushed cookie layer.
Step 9 –Sprinkle the remaining crushed cookies over the pudding mixture.
Step 10 –Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
Step 11 –Serve.
