Description
Springtime delights come alive with Easter Dirt Cake, a playful dessert blending chocolate crumbs and creamy layers. Sweet memories and childhood whimsy blend perfectly, drawing you into a nostalgic celebration of seasonal treats.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 3.4 ounces (96 grams) instant chocolate pudding mix
- 3 cups milk
- 1 15.5 ounces (440 grams) package Oreo cookies
- 12 ounces (340 grams) Cool Whip
- 1 8 ounces (226 grams) package cream cheese
Sweeteners and Toppings:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup Easter M&Ms
- 20 PEEP marshmallows
Binding Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
Instructions
- Prepare the creamy foundation by vigorously blending softened butter, cream cheese, and powdered sugar until achieving a silky, whipped consistency that forms the luxurious base of the dessert.
- Create a smooth chocolate pudding by thoroughly whisking milk and instant pudding mix for 2-3 minutes, ensuring no lumps remain and the mixture reaches a thick, velvety texture.
- Merge the pudding with the cream cheese mixture, incorporating them completely by beating until fully integrated, scraping bowl edges to guarantee a uniform blend.
- Introduce thawed Cool Whip by delicately folding it into the pudding mixture, maintaining a light and airy structure while creating a luscious filling.
- Construct the base layer by evenly distributing half of the crushed Oreos across the bottom of a 9×13 dish, then carefully spread the pudding mixture over the cookie foundation, ensuring complete coverage.
- Apply the remaining Oreo crumbs as a top layer, gently pressing to create a compact surface that seals the creamy filling underneath.
- Refrigerate the dessert for a minimum of 2 hours to allow layers to set and flavors to meld, creating a perfectly chilled treat.
- Garnish just before serving by sprinkling Easter M&Ms and edible green grass across the top, then crown each portion with a whimsical Peep marshmallow for a festive finishing touch.
Notes
- Swap heavy cream for Cool Whip to create a lighter, airier texture that melts smoothly in your mouth.
- Consider using gluten-free Oreos or graham crackers to make this dessert accessible for those with gluten sensitivities.
- Prep ingredients at room temperature to ensure smoother blending and prevent lumpy texture in the cream cheese mixture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: None
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 24 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg