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Ultimate No-Bake Oreo Dirt Cake with Cream Cheese Layer

Close-up of a layered dirt cake in a glass dish, showing alternating layers of chocolate cake, pudding, and whipped cream, topped with crushed Oreos.
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Make this classic, creamy no-bake Dirt Cake featuring rich layers of crushed Oreos, chocolate pudding, and a smooth cream cheese filling. This easy Oreo Dessert is a guaranteed potluck favorite.

Ingredients

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  • 1 package (14.3 ounces) Oreo cookies, finely crushed (about 3 cups crumbs)
  • 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 container (12 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed
  • 2 packages (3.9 ounces each) instant chocolate pudding mix
  • 3 cups cold milk
  • 1 package (3.4 ounces) instant vanilla pudding mix
  • 2 cups cold milk
  • Gummy worms for decoration (optional)

Instructions

  1. Reserve about 1 cup of the finely crushed Oreo cookies for topping. Place the remaining crushed cookies in the bottom of a 9×13 inch baking dish or divide among individual serving cups. Press the crumbs lightly into the bottom layer.
  2. In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, softened butter, and powdered sugar together until the mixture is smooth and creamy. This forms your cheesecake layer.
  3. Gently fold in half of the thawed whipped topping into the cream cheese mixture until just combined. Spread this mixture evenly over the Oreo base layer.
  4. In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the instant chocolate pudding mix and 3 cups of cold milk until the mixture thickens, about 2 minutes. Spread the chocolate pudding layer over the cream cheese layer.
  5. In another medium bowl, whisk together the instant vanilla pudding mix and 2 cups of cold milk until thickened. Gently spread this vanilla layer over the chocolate pudding.
  6. Top the vanilla layer with the remaining half of the thawed whipped topping, spreading it evenly.
  7. Sprinkle the reserved 1 cup of crushed Oreos over the top layer to resemble dirt.
  8. If using, insert gummy worms into the top layer for decoration.
  9. Cover the dish and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow the layers to set firmly. This make ahead dessert chills well.

Notes

  • For individual servings, use small clear cups to show off the layers. This makes for great Dirt Cake Cups.
  • If you prefer a richer chocolate flavor throughout, use chocolate pudding for both pudding layers instead of chocolate and vanilla.
  • To crush Oreos easily, place them in a large zip-top bag and crush them with a rolling pin or the bottom of a heavy pan.

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Find it online: https://alchemychef.com/ultimate-no-bake-oreo-dirt-cake-recipe/