Easter Dirt Cake
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Easter Dirt Cake
Description
Easter Dirt Cake begins with a base of crushed Oreos placed in a pan, creating a chocolatey, crumbly foundation. A creamy filling is prepared by blending softened cream cheese and butter with powdered sugar and folding in Cool Whip to add lightness. Instant white chocolate or vanilla pudding mixed with milk and vanilla extract adds flavor and structure to the filling.
The pudding mixture is folded into the cream cheese blend, then poured over the Oreo crust. More crushed Oreos are sprinkled on top before chilling the dessert to allow it to set. Just before serving, the dessert is decorated with seasonal candies such as Peeps bunnies, edible grass, and candy Easter eggs, adding playful color and texture.
This dessert is well suited for Easter gatherings and can be made ahead of time and refrigerated. It offers a creamy and chocolaty treat with a festive presentation that children and adults can enjoy alike.
For best consistency, refrigerate for several hours before serving. The dessert should be stored tightly covered and eaten within a few days. Candy decorations should be added only right before serving to maintain their appearance and texture.
Ingredients
- 1 (13.29-ounce) package Oreo cookies
- 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese softened
- ½ cup unsalted butter softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 (16-ounce) container Cool Whip
- 2 (3.4-ounce) boxes white chocolate or instant vanilla pudding mix, instant
- 3 cups milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Candy PEEP bunnies, edible grass, candy Easter eggs, Easter variety
Instructions
- Crush ⅔ package of Oreos and place it in the bottom of a 9x13 pan. Set aside.
- Mix cream cheese and butter until smooth. Mix in powdered sugar and fold in whipped topping. Set aside.
- In a separate bowl mix pudding powder, milk, and vanilla. Fold this mixture in with the cream cheese mixture.
- Pour over the crumb mixture.
- Sprinkle with the reserve crushed Oreos. Let set for a few hours and keep refrigerated until ready to serve.
- Right before serving, top with bunny Peeps, edible grass, and Candy Easter Eggs.
Notes
- Prepare the dessert in advance and cover with plastic wrap, refrigerating up to 24 hours before serving.
- Store leftovers tightly covered in the refrigerator for 3 to 4 days; remove candy decorations when storing to preserve them.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 12Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 383 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 383kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 54g | 18% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Cholesterol | 26mg | 9% |
| Sodium | 369mg | 15% |
| Potassium | 164mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 41g | 82% |
| Vitamin A | 335IU | 7% |
| Calcium | 80mg | 8% |
| Iron | 3.3mg | 18% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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