{"id":"9d2e15bc-2be4-4c4b-b40b-1fb594d00a8b","url":"https://recipestripper.com/recipes/9d2e15bc-2be4-4c4b-b40b-1fb594d00a8b","source_url":"https://joyfoodsunshine.com/dirt-cake/","title":"Best Oreo Dirt Cake Recipe (Dirt Pudding)","description":"This Easy Dirt Cake Recipe (Oreo Dirt Pudding) is one of our favorite no-bake desserts! Crushed Oreos are layered between a french vanilla pudding mixture for a kid-friendly, make-ahead dessert recipe perfect for any potluck or BBQ! Add gummy worms for a whimsical touch!","servings":16,"servings_text":"16","prep_time":"PT20M","total_time":"PT1460M","image_url":"https://joyfoodsunshine.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/dirt-cake-recipe-1.jpg","ingredients":[{"text":"3½ cups whole milk","item":"whole milk","quantity":3.5,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"6.8 ounces instant French vanilla pudding ((two 3.4 oz packages))","item":"instant French vanilla pudding ((two 3.4 oz packages))","quantity":6.8,"unit":"oz"},{"text":"28 Oreo cookies ((one 14 ounce package, divided))","item":"Oreo cookies ((one 14 ounce package","quantity":28,"preparation":"divided))"},{"text":"½ cup salted butter ((softened to room temperature))","item":"salted butter ((softened to room temperature))","quantity":0.5,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"8 ounces cream cheese ((softened to room temperature))","item":"cream cheese ((softened to room temperature))","quantity":8,"unit":"oz"},{"text":"1 cup powdered sugar","item":"powdered sugar","quantity":1,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"8 ounces cool whip ((thawed in the refrigerator))","item":"cool whip ((thawed in the refrigerator))","quantity":8,"unit":"oz"},{"text":"Gummy worms ((optional))","item":"Gummy worms ((optional))"}],"instructions":[{"number":1,"text":"Remove 8 Oreos from the package and place on a cutting board.","section":"Prepare the Oreos"},{"number":2,"text":"Cut the cookies into small, ¼” pieces, set aside.","section":"Prepare the Oreos"},{"number":3,"text":"Put the remaining Oreos (about 20 cookies)  into the container of a food processor fit with an “S” blade.","section":"Prepare the Oreos"},{"number":4,"text":"Process until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. You may need to pause, break apart cookies that get stuck to the blades, and continue processing.","section":"Prepare the Oreos"},{"number":5,"text":"If you don’t have a food processor, you can crush the Oreos with a rolling pin.","section":"Prepare the Oreos"},{"number":6,"text":"Set aside.","section":"Prepare the Oreos"},{"number":7,"text":"In a medium bowl, whisk together milk and pudding. Set aside in the refrigerator to solidify.","section":"Make the Pudding"},{"number":8,"text":"In the bowl of your standing mixer or with a hand-held mixer in a large bowl, cream together butter and cream cheese. Beat until well combined & smooth (about 30-60 seconds).","section":"Make the Pudding"},{"number":9,"text":"Add powdered sugar and beat until smooth.","section":"Make the Pudding"},{"number":10,"text":"Add pudding to the butter/cream cheese mixture (make sure it has set before adding), and beat on low speed to combined.","section":"Make the Pudding"},{"number":11,"text":"Fold in cool whip until the mixture is homogenous (uniform throughout).","section":"Make the Pudding"},{"number":12,"text":"Layer the pudding mixture and cookies. Start by pouring 2 cups of pudding mixture into the bottom of a trifle dish and spread it until level.","section":"Assemble the Dirt Cake"},{"number":13,"text":"Sprinkle ½ cup cookie crumbs and ¼ cup chopped cookies evenly over the pudding.","section":"Assemble the Dirt Cake"},{"number":14,"text":"Repeat using 2 cups of pudding, ½ cup cookie crumbs and ¼ cup chopped cookies for each layer.","section":"Assemble the Dirt Cake"},{"number":15,"text":"Add gummy worms to each layer as desired, or only add some to the top.","section":"Assemble the Dirt Cake"},{"number":16,"text":"Be sure the final layer is cookie crumbs.","section":"Assemble the Dirt Cake"},{"number":17,"text":"Refrigerate overnight or for at least 12 hours. Then serve cold.","section":"Chill Overnight & Serve"}],"date_published":"2026-10-30T00:10:28.53434+00:00","date_modified":"2026-10-30T00:10:28.53434+00:00"}