Oreo Dirt Cake

For a cool and creamy dessert, you can't beat this Oreo Dirt Cake. It's sweet and light, with crunchy cookies, and easily customizable for all sorts of get-togethers. Plus, this quick and easy dessert takes just 20 minutes to assemble.

Keyword Oreo Dirt Cake

Prep Time 20

Chill 2

Total Time 2 20

Servings

Calories 78kcal

Author Ang Paris

Equipment

Stand Mixer or hand mixer
Large bowl
Rubber Spatula
9x13 Baking dish or trifle dish
Food Processor or rolling pin and zip-top bag

Ingredients

1 26.7-ounce package Oreo cookies look for 'Party Size'
8 ounces cream cheese softened
3 cups whole milk or low-fat milk
2 3.4-ounce boxes instant vanilla pudding mix
1 16-ounce tub whipped topping such as Cool Whip, divided

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Instructions

Place the Oreo cookies into the food processor and pulse to crush, leaving some larger pieces. Alternatively, place the cookies into a zip-top bag and crush them using the rolling pin.
1 26.7-ounce package Oreo cookies
Add half of the crushed cookies to the bottom of an ungreased 9x13 baking pan. Set the remaining cookies aside.
Use an electric mixer or hand mixer to beat the cream cheese until it is light and fluffy.
8 ounces cream cheese
Add the milk and the pudding mix and beat until the pudding is thick and creamy, about 2-3 minutes.
3 cups whole milk, 2 3.4-ounce boxes instant vanilla pudding mix
Use a rubber or silicone spatula to gentle fold half of the whipped topping into the pudding and cream cheese mixture.
1 16-ounce tub whipped topping
Pour the pudding mixture on top of the crushed Oreos in the pan.
Top with the remaining whipped topping and the rest of the cookie crumbs.
Chill for at least 2-3 hours before serving.

Notes

Variations

Get creative with different Oreo cookie flavors. Mint, Peanut Butter, Birthday Cake, and Golden Oreo cookies would all taste great in this easy no-bake dessert.
For chocolate lovers, substitute chocolate pudding for the vanilla pudding.
Make it extra decadent with a drizzle of caramel sauce or chocolate syrup on top.
Instead of making a large pan, add the creamy and crunchy layers to individual cups.

Here are a few fun ways to customize your Oreo dirt cake for different occasions:

top with Peeps chicks for Easter
add spooky chocolate-covered strawberries for Halloween
sprinkle candy conversation hearts on top for Valentine's Day

Storage

To Store: Leftover Oreo Dirt Cake should be stored in the refrigerator. Top it with a layer of plastic wrap and it will stay fresh for about 3-4 days.

Ang's Recipe Tips

Crush it. You can use a food processor to crush the Oreo cookies but don't pulverize them into dust. You can also place the cookies into a zip-top bag and use a rolling pin to crush them.
Soften it. Soften the cream cheese before you begin. The simplest way is to place it on the countertop for about 30-45 minutes before you plan to use it. You can cut down on that time a little bit if you cut it into even slices. I don't recommend microwaving cream cheese to soften it because it won't soften evenly, and it's easy to melt the cream cheese by accident.
Don't over-mix. Overmixing will cause the whipped topping to deflate and the pudding to become tough. Use a rubber spatula to carefully fold the pudding and whipped topping together.
Chill out. Allow the Oreo dirt cake to chill in the fridge for 3-4 hours for the flavors to all come together. My personal favorite is the second day when the Oreo crumbs start to soften into the creamy pudding mixture.

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