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Easy No-Bake Oreo Dirt Cake Recipe with Gummy Worms

A layered slice of rich, chocolate dirt cake topped with whipped cream, crushed cookies, and colorful gummy worms.
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You can make this fun, nostalgic Oreo Dirt Cake easily. It layers creamy chocolate pudding with crushed Oreos for a dessert everyone loves. This is the perfect make ahead dessert for parties or family night treats.

Ingredients

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  • 1 (14.3 ounce) package Oreo cookies
  • 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 (12 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed
  • 2 (3.4 ounce) packages instant chocolate pudding mix
  • 3 cups cold milk
  • 1 package gummy worms (optional, for decoration)

Instructions

  1. Crush all the Oreo cookies until they resemble fine dirt. Set aside about 1 cup of the crushed cookies for the top layer.
  2. In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, softened butter, and powdered sugar together until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
  3. Fold the thawed whipped topping into the cream cheese mixture until just combined. This is your cream layer.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the instant chocolate pudding mix and cold milk for about two minutes, or until the pudding begins to thicken.
  5. Assemble the dirt cake in a large trifle dish or 9×13 inch pan. Start with a layer of the crushed Oreos (the majority of what you crushed).
  6. Spread half of the cream cheese mixture evenly over the Oreo layer.
  7. Spread all of the thickened chocolate pudding over the cream cheese layer.
  8. Top the pudding layer with the remaining half of the cream cheese mixture.
  9. Sprinkle the reserved 1 cup of crushed Oreos over the top layer to create the ‘dirt’ effect.
  10. If you are using gummy worms, gently press them into the top layer so they look like they are emerging from the dirt.
  11. Cover the dish and chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow the layers to set completely. This is a great make ahead dessert.

Notes

  • For the best texture, make sure your cream cheese and butter are fully softened before mixing.
  • You can use milk chocolate or dark chocolate pudding mix depending on your preference.
  • If you are making individual dirt cups, layer the ingredients in small clear cups instead of a large dish.
  • This dessert tastes best after chilling for several hours, allowing the cookies to soften slightly against the pudding.

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