Description
Easter Dirt Cake Casserole is a delightful and fun dessert perfect for celebrating Easter. This layered dessert features a creamy filling with crushed Oreo cookies and gummy candies, making it a hit with both kids and adults.
Ingredients
- 2 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 (12-ounce) container whipped topping, thawed
- 1 (5.1-ounce) package instant vanilla pudding mix
- 2 cups milk
- 1 (15-ounce) package Oreo cookies, crushed
- 1 cup gummy candy (e.g., gummy worms or jelly beans)
- Fresh mint leaves for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and powdered sugar together until smooth and creamy.
- Fold in the whipped topping until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together the instant vanilla pudding mix and milk until it thickens, about 2 minutes.
- Gently fold the pudding mixture into the cream cheese mixture until fully incorporated.
- In a 9×13-inch casserole dish, spread half of the crushed Oreo cookies evenly on the bottom.
- Pour half of the cream cheese and pudding mixture over the crushed Oreos, spreading it evenly.
- Add another layer of the remaining crushed Oreos on top of the cream cheese mixture.
- Spread the remaining cream cheese and pudding mixture over the second layer of Oreos.
- Top with the remaining crushed Oreos and sprinkle the gummy candy on top.
- Cover the casserole with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight to allow it to set.
- Before serving, garnish with fresh mint leaves if desired.
Notes
- For a chocolate twist, use chocolate pudding mix instead of vanilla.
- You can also substitute crushed chocolate sandwich cookies for the Oreos for a different flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg