Oreo Dirt Cake
Get ready for layers of creamy chocolate filling and crunchy Oreo “dirt”! This super fun, no-bake dessert is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. Looks like dirt, tastes like heaven! Perfect for parties or just because.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: None
- Total Time: 4 hrs 10 mins (Included Chilling Time)
- Yield: 15 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2–3 family-size packages Oreo cookies
- 1/3 cup salted butter, melted (for crust) + 1/3 cup salted butter, softened (for filling)
- 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened (block style)
- 1 ½ cups powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup frozen whipped topping (like Cool Whip), thawed
- 1/4 cup instant chocolate pudding mix (not cook & serve)
- 1 cup cold whole milk
- (Optional) Gummy worms for decoration
Instructions
- Make Oreo Crumbs: Crush the entire Oreo cookies (filling too!) into crumbs using a food processor or a bag and rolling pin. Don’t make it powder – leave some small bits!
- Reserve & Make Crust: Scoop out 1 cup of crumbs and set aside for the topping. Mix the remaining crumbs with the 1/3 cup melted butter. Press this mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9×13 inch pan. Chill the crust in the fridge while you make the filling.
- Creamy Base: In a large bowl, beat the 1/3 cup softened butter and 1/2 cup softened cream cheese with an electric mixer until smooth and fluffy. No lumps!
- Sweeten It Up: Beat in the powdered sugar and vanilla extract until light and combined.
- Fold It In: Gently fold in the thawed whipped topping with a spatula until just combined. Don’t stir wildly – keep it airy! Set aside.
- Make Pudding: In a separate bowl, whisk the 1 cup cold milk and 1/4 cup instant chocolate pudding mix for about 2-3 minutes, until it’s nice and thick.
- Combine Fillings: Gently fold the thickened chocolate pudding into the cream cheese mixture until everything is smooth and one color.
- Layer It Up: Spread the creamy chocolate filling evenly over the chilled Oreo crust in the pan.
- Top & Chill: Sprinkle the reserved 1 cup of Oreo crumbs evenly over the top. Cover the pan and chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours (or overnight is even better!) until firm.
Notes
- Serving: Serve cold! Add gummy worms right before serving for fun. Scoop or cut into squares.
- Get Ahead: This is perfect to make a day in advance. Flavors get even better! If you want extra crunchy topping, add the reserved crumbs just before serving.
- Storage: Keep leftovers covered tightly in the fridge for up to 3 days. The crumbs will soften over time, but it still tastes great!
- Freezing? Not recommended for the whole cake (texture can get weird). But you can freeze individual slices and eat them frozen/semi-frozen like ice cream cake!
- Variations: Try vanilla pudding, add mini chocolate chips, or serve in individual cups!
Find it online: https://recipesh.com/oreo-dirt-cake/