Easter Dirt Cake Casserole (Print)

A whimsical no-bake layered dessert with creamy vanilla pudding, crushed Oreos, and gummy worms—perfect for spring celebrations.

# Ingredient List:

→ Cream Layer

01 - 8 oz cream cheese, softened
02 - 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
03 - 1 cup powdered sugar
04 - 2 packages (3.4 oz each) instant vanilla pudding mix
05 - 3 cups cold whole milk
06 - 12 oz whipped topping, thawed

→ Cookie Layer

07 - 1 family size package (14.3 oz) chocolate sandwich cookies

→ Decorations

08 - 1 1/2 cups gummy worms
09 - 1/2 cup pastel-colored candy-coated chocolate eggs
10 - 1/4 cup shredded coconut, dyed green

# How-To Steps:

01 - Pulse chocolate sandwich cookies in a food processor until finely ground. Transfer crumbs to a separate bowl.
02 - Beat softened cream cheese and butter in a large mixing bowl until smooth and fluffy, approximately 2 minutes.
03 - Add powdered sugar to cream cheese mixture. Mix until fully incorporated and smooth.
04 - Whisk instant vanilla pudding mix with cold whole milk in a separate bowl. Let stand for 2 minutes until thickened.
05 - Fold prepared pudding into cream cheese mixture until uniform in texture.
06 - Gently fold thawed whipped topping into cream mixture until fully incorporated.
07 - Spread half the cookie crumbs evenly across the bottom of a 9x13-inch casserole dish.
08 - Spoon cream mixture over cookie crust layer. Smooth top with spatula for even distribution.
09 - Sprinkle remaining cookie crumbs over cream layer to create dirt appearance.
10 - Arrange gummy worms partially buried in crumbs. Scatter candy eggs and green coconut on surface.
11 - Cover dish with plastic wrap or lid. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours to set before serving.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • Its completely no bake which means your oven stays free for the ham
  • Kids can practically make the whole thing themselves which builds genuine kitchen confidence
  • The assemble ahead nature lets you actually enjoy your own party
02 -
  • The cream cheese must be genuinely softened or you will find tiny lumps in your otherwise smooth pudding
  • Do not refrigerate the pudding before mixing it with the cream cheese or it will not fold together smoothly
  • Let the assembled casserole chill for the full 2 hours or the layers will slide when you serve it
03 -
  • Crush the cookies in batches so the food processor does not overheat and melt the cream filling
  • Press a piece of plastic wrap directly onto the surface before chilling to prevent a skin from forming

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