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Dirt Cake

Fun chocolate dessert featuring Oreos, chocolate pudding and more. Is it dirt or is it dessert?
Prep Time4 hours
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time4 hours 15 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6 +
Author: thesugarpixie

Ingredients

  • 1 package about 15 ounces Oreo Cookies
  • 2 3.9-ounces packages instant chocolate pudding
  • 4 cups milk
  • 8 ounces cream cheese at room temperature
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 8 ounce container of Cool Whip
  • Gummy worms optional
  • Trifle/Rectangular glass dish/individual cups

Instructions

  • Crush Oreo cookies into small crumbs using a food processor (or, place cookies in a resealable bag and crush with rolling pin/mallet/fists); set aside.
  • In a large bowl, completely mix together both boxes of instant pudding with milk for about 2 minutes. Set aside for 5 minutes.
  • Use a hand mixer to beat softened cream cheese, and slowly add powdered sugar. Beat until combined.
  • Add cream cheese mixture to the chocolate pudding, and mix in the Cool Whip until all is combined to your liking.
  • Layer the dessert alternating layers of crushed Oreo with chocolate filling. Begin and end with the Oreos. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours (or overnight) before serving. Decorate the top with gummy creatures as desired.