Easter Dirt Cake Casserole (Printable)

Layers of creamy vanilla pudding mixed with cream cheese, topped with crushed Oreos and gummy worms for a festive spring treat.

# What You'll Need:

→ Cream Layer

01 - 8 oz cream cheese, softened
02 - 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
03 - 1 cup powdered sugar
04 - 2 packages (3.4 oz each) instant vanilla pudding mix
05 - 3 cups cold whole milk
06 - 12 oz whipped topping, thawed

→ Cookie Layer

07 - 1 family size package (14.3 oz) chocolate sandwich cookies

→ Decorations

08 - 1 1/2 cups gummy worms
09 - 1/2 cup pastel-colored candy-coated chocolate eggs (optional)
10 - 1/4 cup shredded coconut, dyed green for grass (optional)

# How To Make It:

01 - Crush the chocolate sandwich cookies in a food processor until they resemble fine crumbs. Set aside for layering.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and butter together until smooth and fluffy.
03 - Add powdered sugar and mix until fully combined.
04 - In a separate bowl, whisk together the instant vanilla pudding mixes and cold milk. Let sit for 2 minutes until thickened.
05 - Fold the pudding mixture into the cream cheese mixture until smooth.
06 - Gently fold in the whipped topping until fully incorporated.
07 - In a 9x13-inch casserole dish, spread half the cookie crumbs evenly across the bottom.
08 - Spoon the cream mixture over the cookie layer and spread into an even layer.
09 - Sprinkle the remaining cookie crumbs over the cream layer to resemble dirt.
10 - Arrange gummy worms, candy eggs, and green-dyed coconut on top for a festive Easter presentation.
11 - Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to allow flavors to meld and set.

# Tips from dashanddishes:

01 -
  • Zero oven time means your kitchen stays cool during spring celebrations
  • The playful presentation makes adults smile and kids gasp
  • You can assemble it hours ahead and pull it out right before serving
02 -
  • Room temperature cream cheese prevents a lumpy filling so plan ahead and set it out early
  • Overmixing the whipped topping will deflate it so fold gently until just combined
03 -
  • Crush extra cookies and keep them in a sealed bag for refreshing the top layer if it gets soggy
  • Double the recipe for larger crowds and use a trifle dish for dramatic presentation

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