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Easy No-Bake Oreo Dirt Cake

A rich, layered dirt cake showing chocolate pudding, cream filling, and crushed Oreo topping in a clear glass baking dish.

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Make this simple, layered dessert featuring crushed Oreos, creamy chocolate pudding, and whipped topping. It is a quick, no-bake treat perfect for parties or family gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 1 package (14.3 ounces) Oreo cookies
  • 1 package (3.9 ounces) instant chocolate pudding mix
  • 3 cups cold milk
  • 1 container (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed
  • Optional: Gummy worms for decoration

Instructions

  1. Place all Oreo cookies into a large zip-top bag. Crush the cookies using a rolling pin until they resemble fine dirt. Set aside about 1 cup of crumbs for the top layer.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the instant chocolate pudding mix and cold milk for two minutes until the mixture thickens.
  3. Gently fold half of the thawed whipped topping into the thickened chocolate pudding mixture until just combined. This creates the creamy filling.
  4. In a large trifle dish or individual serving cups, begin layering the ingredients. Start with a layer of crushed Oreos (not the reserved cup).
  5. Add a layer of the chocolate pudding mixture over the cookie crumbs.
  6. Repeat the layers: cookies, then pudding mixture, until both are used up, ending with the pudding mixture on top.
  7. Spread the remaining half of the whipped topping evenly over the top layer of pudding.
  8. Sprinkle the reserved 1 cup of crushed Oreo crumbs over the whipped topping to create the ‘dirt’ look.
  9. If using, press gummy worms into the top layer.
  10. Chill the dirt cake for at least 2 hours before serving to allow it to set.

Notes

  • You can make this dessert in a 9×13 inch pan or in clear plastic cups for individual servings.
  • For a richer flavor, substitute 1 cup of the milk with 1 cup of cold coffee when making the pudding.
  • Prepare this dessert a day ahead; it tastes even better after chilling overnight.

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