Easy Dirt Cake (So Creamy!)
Print Pin VideoThis dirt cake is SO creamy and delicious, with layers of chocolate cookie crumbs and a smooth, fluffy vanilla pudding filling. It’s rich, perfectly sweet, and ridiculously easy to make. Plus, it gets even BETTER after chilling in the fridge!
IMPORTANT: For accuracy, I would recommend using the gram measurements provided, as those are the exact quantities I use. Cup measurements are given as estimates (based on US cup measurements) to make it easier for those who do not have a scale.
Ingredients
- 5 cups (500 g) cookies and cream biscuit crumbs - don't remove the filling. Any variety like Wheelies or Oreos will work.
- 1 cup (192 g) vanilla pudding mix - two 3.4 oz boxes
- 2¾ cups (660 g) whole milk - cold
- 6 tbsps (85 g) unsalted butter - room temperature
- 1 cup (226 g) cream cheese - 8 oz. Room temperature
- ¾ cup (90 g) powdered sugar
- 1½ cups (360 g) heavy cream - cold
- ½ tsp vanilla extract/essence
For Decorating
- gummy worms - or gummy snakes
- extra cookies
Instructions
- Add the cookies and cream biscuits to a food processor and pulse until coarsely crushed, leaving some larger pieces throughout for texture. Alternatively, place the biscuits in a large resealable bag and crush them with a rolling pin. Set the cookie crumbs aside.
- To make the pudding layer, add the instant vanilla pudding mix and cold milk to a large mixing bowl. Using a hand mixer, mix for 2 minutes until the pudding has thickened. Set aside.
- In a medium bowl, add the room-temperature cream cheese and butter. Using a hand mixer, beat until smooth and creamy.
- Add the powdered sugar and beat for another minute until smooth and well combined. Set aside.
- In a separate medium bowl, combine the cold heavy cream and vanilla. Using a hand or stand mixer, whip until stiff peaks just form, being careful not to overwhip the cream.
- Add the whipped cream to the cream cheese mixture and gently fold together using a spatula until combined. Be gentle to keep the mixture light and fluffy.
- Add the cream cheese and whipped cream mixture to the pudding and gently fold with a spatula until smooth and fully combined.
- To assemble, use a standard 8-inch (20 cm) trifle dish. Spread one-third of the pudding mixture evenly over the bottom of the dish, followed by one-third of the cookie crumbs.
- Repeat the layers with another third of the pudding mixture and cookie crumbs, then finish with the remaining pudding mixture and cookie crumbs on top.
- Cover the dish with cling wrap and refrigerate for at least 8 hours, preferably overnight, to allow the cookie crumbs to soften slightly and the flavors to come together.
- Just before serving, decorate with gummy worms or gummy snakes. I also like to place some extra cookies on top. Serve chilled.
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Nutrition
Calories: 580kcal | Carbohydrates: 65g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 33g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 60mg | Sodium: 457mg | Potassium: 341mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 43g | Vitamin A: 747IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 180mg | Iron: 9mg
Nutritional information are estimates only as they are automatically calculated by a third party application. Actual values may differ based on brands and types of products used.
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