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Dirt cake might not sound appetizing but it's actually the easiest and most delicious dessert. An Oreo crust is topped with a cream cheese pudding mixture and then sprinkled with more Oreos for good measure. It's an easy no bake dessert we wish we kept in our refrigerators all year. This cake version is very similar to Dirt Pudding which is made in individual cups and chocolate pudding! Go above and beyond with the theme and add in gummy worms on top or borrow from our carrot patch brownies and make chocolate covered strawberries that looks like carrots!
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Editor's Note: The introduction to this recipe was updated on July 29, 2020 to include more information about the dish.
- Yields:
- 10 serving(s)
- Prep Time:
- 5 mins
- Total Time:
- 3 hrs 40 mins
- Cal/Serv:
- 471
Ingredients
- 1
(14.3-oz.) package Oreos
- 4 tbsp.
butter, melted
- 1
(3.4-oz) box instant vanilla pudding
- 1 1/2 c.
cold milk
- 1
(8-oz.) block cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 c.
powdered sugar
- 1 c.
heavy cream
- Nutrition Information
- Per Serving (Serves 10)
- Calories471 Fat30 gSaturated fat16 gTrans fat1 gCholesterol66 mgSodium386 mgCarbohydrates46 gFiber1 gSugar35 gProtein5 gVitamin D1 mcgCalcium90 mgIron5 mgPotassium198 mg
- Note: The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.Powered by
Directions
- Step 1Finely crush Oreos in a food processor. Add all but ¾ cup to a large bowl. Add melted butter to bowl and stir until mixture starts to hold together. Pour mixture into 9”-x-9” baking dish and pack into an even layer.
- Step 2In a medium bowl, whisk together pudding mix and milk until thickened, then refrigerate for 10 minutes to firm up.
- Step 3In a large bowl using a hand mixer, beat cream cheese and powdered sugar together until no lumps remain.
- Step 4In another large bowl, beat cream until stiff peaks form.
- Step 5Fold pudding into cream cheese mixture, then fold in whipped cream until just combined. Pour mixture over Oreo crust and smooth with an offset spatula. Top with reserved ¾ cup crushed Oreos.
- Step 6Refrigerate until well chilled, at least 3 hours and up to overnight.