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Easter Dirt Cake Casserole

Easter Dirt Cake Casserol

Prep Time 20 minutes
Chilling Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 20 minutes
Servings 12
Calories 280 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 package 14 oz Oreo cookies, crushed
  • 1 package 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 package 3.4 oz instant vanilla pudding mix
  • 2 cups cold milk
  • 1 container 8 oz whipped topping (Cool Whip), thawed
  • 1 cup pastel-colored candy-coated chocolates e.g., M&M’s
  • ½ cup mini Oreo cookies for topping

Instructions
 

Crush the Oreos

  • In a food processor, pulse the Oreo cookies until they become fine crumbs. If you don’t have a food processor, place the cookies in a ziplock bag and crush them with a rolling pin. Set aside.

Prepare the Cream Cheese Mixture

  • In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, butter, and powdered sugar together until smooth and creamy. This will create a rich and fluffy base for the filling.

Make the Pudding

  • In a separate bowl, whisk the vanilla pudding mix with cold milk until it thickens, about 2 minutes. Let it sit for another minute to fully set.

Combine the Fillings

  • Gently fold the pudding mixture into the cream cheese mixture, stirring until well blended. Then, fold in the whipped topping to create a light and fluffy filling.

Layer the Dessert

  • In a 9×13-inch dish, spread half of the crushed Oreos evenly across the bottom to form the base layer. Pour the pudding mixture over the cookie layer, smoothing it out evenly. Then, top with the remaining crushed Oreos.

Decorate for Easter

  • Sprinkle pastel-colored candy-coated chocolates and mini Oreo cookies over the top to give it a festive touch.

Chill & Serve

  • Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving. This allows the flavors to meld together and the texture to set.

Notes

  • For Extra Crunch – Add a layer of chopped chocolate or crushed graham crackers between the pudding and cookie layers.
  • Use a Glass Dish – A clear casserole dish lets you show off the beautiful layers.
  • Make it Chocolatey – Use chocolate pudding instead of vanilla for a richer version.
  • Substitutions – Swap Cool Whip for homemade whipped cream for a fresher taste.
  • Alternative Toppings – Add mini marshmallows, shredded coconut, or crushed chocolate eggs for extra fun!