Oreo Dirt Cake Recipe
A playful, no‑bake delight layering creamy vanilla pudding, whipped cream, and crushed Oreos into a crowd-pleasing Oreo Dirt Cake Recipe perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
- 36 Oreo cookies about 3.5 cups crushed
- 1 3.4 oz package instant vanilla pudding mix
- 2 cups cold milk whole milk recommended
- 8 oz cream cheese softened
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1½ cups heavy whipping cream chilled
- 10 –15 gummy worms optional, for garnish
- Optional toppings: mint leaves mini chocolate chips, chocolate shavings
Instructions
- Prep the Oreos: Separate and crush cookies into fine crumbs (use a processor or bag & rolling pin).
- Cream cheese base: Beat cream cheese with sugar until smooth; blend in vanilla.
- Pudding layer: Whisk pudding mix with milk until thickened (~2 min), then chill ~5 min.
- Whip the cream: In a cold bowl, whip heavy cream to soft peaks; gently fold into cream cheese mixture.
- Assemble:
- Layer half of Oreo crumbs into a 9×13 dish.
- Spread the cream cheese‑whipped mix.
- Gently smooth chilled pudding on top.
- Sprinkle remaining Oreo crumbs.
- Decorate with gummy worms and optional toppings.
- Chill: Cover and refrigerate at least 4 hours (or overnight) to set.
Notes
- Storage: Keeps in the fridge up to 4 days. Freeze only if necessary (up to 2 weeks, then thaw overnight).
- Variations:Use peanut butter or mint pudding for flavor twists.
- Fold in berries, graham crumbs, or marshmallows.
- Tips:Ensure softened cream cheese for smooth texture.
- Use soft peaks when whipping; fold gently to keep air.
- Press the bottom Oreo layer lightly to avoid sinking.