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Dorothy Thomas

Dirt Cake Recipe

A fun, no-bake dessert that looks like a pot of dirt but tastes like a creamy, chocolatey delight! Perfect for kids' parties, Halloween, or any playful occasion.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 8 10
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 380
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1 package (14.3 oz) Oreo cookies (or store-brand chocolate sandwich cookies)
  • 1 1 package (3.4 oz) Instant chocolate pudding mix
  • 480 ml 2 cups Cold milk
  • 1 1 package (8 oz) Cream cheese, softened
  • 115 g ½ cup Unsalted butter, softened
  • 120 g 1 cup Powdered sugar
  • 1 1 tub (8 oz) Cool Whip (or homemade whipped cream)
  • 1 cup Gummy worms (for decoration)

Equipment

  • Large mixing bowl
  • Electric mixer or whisk
  • 9x13-inch dish or small flower pots (for presentation)
  • Food processor (for crushing Oreos)

Method
 

  1. Use a food processor or zip-top bag + rolling pin to crush cookies into fine crumbs (reserve 2–3 tbsp for topping).
  2. Whisk chocolate pudding mix with cold milk in a bowl until thickened (about 2 minutes). Set aside.
  3. In a separate bowl, beat cream cheese, butter, and powdered sugar until smooth. Fold in Cool Whip.
  4. In a 9x13-inch dish (or individual pots), layer:
    Half the Oreo crumbs (like "dirt").
    All of the cream cheese mixture.
    All of the chocolate pudding.
    Remaining Oreo crumbs.
  5. Press gummy worms into the top layer. Chill for at least 2 hours before serving.

Notes

  • Make Ahead: Assemble up to 1 day in advance (add gummy worms just before serving).
  • Variations: Use vanilla pudding + crushed golden Oreos for a "sandbox cake."
  • Vegan Option: Substitute with dairy-free pudding, cream cheese, and whipped topping.