Description
A fun and festive dessert perfect for Halloween! This Oreo Dirt Cake features layers of creamy filling, crushed chocolate cookies resembling dirt, and colorful Halloween candies. It’s an easy and delightful treat that will impress kids and adults alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package (14.3 oz) chocolate sandwich cookies, crushed
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 package (3.4 oz) instant vanilla or chocolate pudding mix
- 2 cups cold milk
- 1 container (8 oz) whipped topping, thawed
- Halloween-themed candies (gummy worms, candy pumpkins, sprinkles, etc.)
Instructions
- Crush the Cookies: Finely crush the chocolate sandwich cookies using a food processor or by placing them in a sealed plastic bag and rolling over them with a rolling pin. Set aside.
- Prepare the Cream Cheese Layer: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and butter until smooth. Gradually add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, mixing until smooth and creamy.
- Make the Pudding: In a separate bowl, whisk together the pudding mix and cold milk until the pudding is thick. Gently fold in the whipped topping until well combined.
- Layer the Dirt Cake: In a trifle dish or a large 9×13-inch pan, layer half of the crushed cookies at the bottom. Spread the cream cheese mixture over the cookies, then layer with the pudding mixture. Top with the remaining crushed cookies to resemble “dirt.”
- Decorate: Decorate the top with Halloween-themed candies, such as gummy worms, candy pumpkins, and colorful sprinkles, to create a festive and creepy look.
- Chill and Serve: Refrigerate the dirt cake for at least 2 hours to allow it to set. This chilling time ensures the layers meld together, making it easier to serve.
Notes
- Allow the cream cheese and butter to soften at room temperature for easy mixing.
- Feel free to use any combination of Halloween candies for decoration.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg