Description
Springtime celebrations come alive with Easter Dirt Cake, a playful dessert layering chocolate pudding, crushed cookies, and festive decorations. Creamy, crunchy textures and pastel-colored candy eggs create a whimsical treat you’ll adore serving to family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 package (15.5 ounces) Oreo cookies, crushed (with filling)
- 2 boxes (3.4 ounces each) instant chocolate pudding mix
- 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
- 12 ounces Cool Whip, thawed
- 2 3/4 cups milk, any variety
Sweeteners and Flavor Enhancers:
- 3/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
Decorative Toppings:
- 1 cup pastel M&Ms
- 20 PEEP marshmallows
Instructions
- Craft a velvety base by blending softened butter, cream cheese, and powdered sugar in a large mixing bowl. Whip until the mixture achieves a silky, aerated consistency. If the cream cheese feels firm, microwave for 10 seconds to soften.
- In a separate vessel, combine instant pudding mix with milk. Vigorously whisk to eliminate any potential lumps, continuing until the mixture begins to thicken and transforms into a smooth liquid.
- Gradually incorporate the pudding into the cream cheese mixture, beating continuously. Meticulously scrape bowl edges to ensure complete integration. Gently fold in Cool Whip, creating a light, cloud-like filling with exceptional texture.
- Prepare a 13×9 dish by creating a foundational layer of crushed Oreos. Press cookies firmly to establish an even surface. Delicately pour the pudding mixture over the cookie base, spreading uniformly. Crown the surface with remaining cookie crumbs to simulate a rustic “dirt” landscape.
- Seal the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for minimum 2 hours, allowing flavors to meld and texture to stabilize. Before serving, embellish with pastel M&M’s and position a PEEP atop each slice for a whimsical Easter presentation.
Notes
- Softening cream cheese quickly can be done by microwaving for 10 seconds, ensuring smooth blending without compromising texture.
- Whisking pudding mix thoroughly prevents lumps, creating a silky, uniform filling that enhances the overall dessert quality.
- Folding Cool Whip gently maintains the light, airy texture, preventing deflation and preserving the creamy consistency.
- Refrigerating for at least 2 hours allows flavors to meld and filling to set, transforming the dessert into a cohesive, delightful treat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 24 g
- Sodium: 230 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 39 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg