Dirt Cake Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 (18-ounce/513g) package Oreos ((46 cookies))
• 2 (3.4-ounce/96g) packages Instant Vanilla Pudding Mix
• 3½ cups milk ((840mL))
• ¼ cup unsalted butter (softened (56g))
• 1 (8-ounce/226g) package cream cheese (room temperature)
• ⅔ cup powdered sugar ((80g))
• 1 (8-ounce/226g) container Cool Whip (thawed)
• Gummy worms (optional)

Steps

1. 1

   In the bowl of a food processor, pulse the Oreos until broken into pieces. (You can also crush the Oreos in a zip-top plastic bag with a rolling pin.) Spread half of the Oreos in an even layer in a 9x13-inch casserole dish. Set the remaining half aside in a sealed container.

2. 2

   In a large mixing bowl, combine the pudding mix and the milk. Whisk vigorously for two minutes until slightly thickened. Set aside.

3. 3

   In another large mixing bowl, combine the butter and cream cheese. Beat with an electric mixer at high speed for 1 minute until combined. Add the powdered sugar and beat for 1 more minute until smooth.

4. 4

   Add the cream cheese mixture to the pudding mixture and beat with the mixer for 1 minute until combined. Fold in the thawed whipped cream.

5. 5

   Spoon the pudding mixture evenly over the top of the Oreos and gently spread it into an even layer. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours for the mixture to chill and set.

6. 6

   Top with the remaining half of the Oreos and decorate with gummy worms if you like. Serve immediately.