Dirt Dessert
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4.5
Dirt Dessert
Description
Dirt Dessert begins by crushing Oreo cookies into fine crumbs and preparing instant chocolate pudding mixed with milk. A separate mixture of cream cheese, butter, and powdered sugar is beaten until fluffy and then folded into the pudding along with whipped topping (such as Cool Whip) to create a creamy filling. The dessert is assembled by layering the crushed Oreos and pudding mixture repeatedly, beginning and ending with the cookie crumbs.
The chilled dessert provides a smooth, creamy chocolate pudding with fluffy cream cheese undertones, interspersed with crunchy Oreo crumbs for texture. The addition of gummy worms is optional and adds a whimsical, chewy element. This dessert does not require baking and is refrigerated for at least four hours to allow the layers to set and the flavors to meld.
Given its easy assembly and no-bake nature, Dirt Dessert is suitable for casual gatherings or family meals. Its chocolate and cream cheese components create a rich, indulgent treat with varied textures.
Ingredients
- 14.3 ounce Oreo cookies
- 7.8 ounce chocolate pudding mix instant
- 4 cups milk
- 8 ounces cream cheese at room temperature
- ¼ cup butter at room temperature
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 8 ounce whipped topping container (Cool Whip
- gummy worms optional
Instructions
- Crush the Oreo cookies into fine crumbs using a food processor (or, place the cookies in a resealable plastic bag and crush with a rolling pin); set aside.
- In a large bowl, whisk together both boxes of the instant pudding with the milk for about 2 minutes. Let sit for 5 minutes.
- Meanwhile, beat together the cream cheese and butter on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Reduce the speed to low, add the powdered sugar, then gradually increase the speed back to medium until a fluffy texture is reached.
- Using a rubber spatula, fold the cream cheese mixture into the chocolate pudding, then fold in the Cool Whip until completely combined.
- The dessert can be assembled in a number of ways - in a rectangular or square serving dish, in a trifle dish, or in individual cups. However you plan to serve it, layer the dessert with alternating layers of the crushed Oreos and pudding mixture, beginning and ending with the crushed Oreos. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours (or overnight) before serving. Decorate the top with gummy worms before serving, if desired.
Notes
- The nutritional information is calculated per serving, useful for portion control and dietary considerations.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 16to 20 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 332 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 332kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 44g | 15% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 31mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 421mg | 18% |
| Potassium | 202mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 32g | 64% |
| Vitamin A | 405IU | 8% |
| Calcium | 106mg | 11% |
| Iron | 2.4mg | 13% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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