Description

Brighten up your holiday celebration with this whimsical and creamy Easter Dirt Cake. It combines a silky mousse-like center with crunchy chocolate cookie soil for a festive, no-bake treat that takes minutes to prepare.

Ingredients

1 (13.29-ounce) package chocolate sandwich cookies (Oreos)
1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
½ cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup powdered sugar
1 (16-ounce) container whipped topping (Cool Whip)
2 (3.4-ounce) boxes instant white chocolate or vanilla pudding mix
3 cups milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Easter candy (PEEP bunnies, edible grass, candy eggs)

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Instructions

Crush approximately two-thirds of the chocolate sandwich cookies into fine crumbs and spread them evenly into the bottom of a 9×13 inch pan.
In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and butter until smooth, mix in the powdered sugar, and gently fold in the whipped topping.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the instant pudding mix, milk, and vanilla extract for two minutes until it begins to thicken.
Fold the pudding mixture into the cream cheese base until well combined, then pour the mixture over the cookie base and top with the remaining crushed cookies.
Refrigerate for at least 2 to 3 hours to set, then decorate with Easter candies just before serving.

Notes

To ensure the smoothest texture, allow the cream cheese and butter to reach full room temperature before mixing to prevent lumps. If you are preparing this in advance, wait to add the candy decorations until the moment of serving to keep the cookies crisp and prevent the candy colors from running.

Prep Time: 20 mins
Cook Time: 0 mins
Category: Dessert
Method: No-Bake
Cuisine: American