Easter Dirt Cake Casserole (Printable Version)
Creamy vanilla pudding layered with crushed Oreos and gummy worms for a festive Easter dessert.
# 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
10 - 1/4 cup shredded coconut, dyed green
# Step-by-Step:
01 - Process chocolate sandwich cookies in a food processor until fine crumbs form. Reserve for layering.
02 - Beat softened cream cheese and butter in large mixing bowl until smooth and fluffy. Incorporate powdered sugar until fully combined.
03 - Whisk instant vanilla pudding mix with cold milk in separate bowl. Let stand 2 minutes until thickened.
04 - Fold thickened pudding into cream cheese mixture until smooth. Gently incorporate whipped topping until uniform.
05 - Press half cookie crumbs into bottom of 9x13-inch dish. Spread cream filling evenly over base. Cover with remaining crumbs to create dirt effect.
06 - Arrange gummy worms, candy eggs, and green coconut on surface. Cover and refrigerate minimum 2 hours before serving.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- It is the perfect low stress dessert for feeding a crowd without turning on your oven
- There is something genuinely satisfying about watching adults get excited about digging into dirt
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- Cold cream cheese creates lumps that never quite disappear, so plan ahead and set it out early
- The dirt looks most convincing when some cookie crumbs are left a bit chunky for texture
03 -
- A clean pair of kitchen shears makes quick work of cutting gummy worms into smaller pieces
- Spring themed sprinkles mixed into the cookie dirt add hidden pops of color