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Easter Dirt Cake

Easter Dirt Cake Recipe – Easy No-Bake Dessert for Easter


  • Author: Julia Hart
  • Total Time: 2 hours 20 minutes (including chilling)
  • Yield: 10-12 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A fun and festive no-bake dessert layered with chocolate pudding, crushed cookies, and topped with Easter candies. Perfect for family gatherings!


Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 pack (14 oz) chocolate sandwich cookies (Oreos), crushed
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • ½ cup butter, softened
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 3 ½ cups milk
  • 2 packs (3.9 oz each) instant chocolate pudding mix
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 12 oz whipped topping (Cool Whip), thawed
  • Easter candies (Peeps, mini eggs, sprinkles, edible grass, etc.)

Instructions

  • Crush the cookies into fine crumbs using a food processor or rolling pin.
  • In a bowl, beat the cream cheese and butter until smooth. Add powdered sugar and mix well.
  • In another bowl, whisk together the pudding mix and milk until thickened, then add vanilla extract.
  • Fold the pudding mixture into the cream cheese mixture, then gently fold in the whipped topping.
  • In a serving dish, layer crushed cookies, then pudding mixture, repeating until the final layer is cookie crumbs.
  • Decorate with Easter candies, Peeps, and sprinkles for a festive touch.
  • Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.

Notes

  • For extra flavor, add a drizzle of chocolate syrup between layers.
  • Swap regular Oreos for Golden Oreos or gluten-free cookies for a variation.
  • Chill overnight for the best texture and flavor.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: No cooking required
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: American