No-Bake Dirt Cake
This no-bake dirt cake is a fun and nostalgic dessert featuring layers of creamy vanilla pudding, whipped topping, and crushed Oreo cookies, topped with gummy worms for a whimsical touch. Perfect for parties, birthdays, or any occasion that calls for a sweet treat!
Equipment
- Mixing bowls
- Hand Mixer
- Spatula
- Trifle Dish or 9x13-inch Pan
Ingredients
Cream Cheese Mixture
- 8 oz cream cheese softened
- 1/4 cup butter softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
Pudding Mixture
- 2 packages instant vanilla pudding mix 3.4 oz each
- 3 1/2 cups milk
- 8 oz Cool Whip thawed
Assembly
- 15 oz Oreo cookies crushed
- gummy worms for decoration
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and butter until smooth. Add powdered sugar and mix until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the instant vanilla pudding mix and milk until thickened. Fold in the thawed Cool Whip until smooth.
- Gently fold the cream cheese mixture into the pudding mixture until fully incorporated.
- In a trifle dish or 9x13-inch pan, layer half of the crushed Oreo cookies, followed by half of the pudding mixture. Repeat the layers with the remaining Oreos and pudding mixture.
- Top with additional crushed Oreos and decorate with gummy worms as desired.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight to allow the dessert to set.
Notes
For a fun presentation, serve the dirt cake in individual cups or a clean flower pot lined with parchment paper. You can also customize the toppings with seasonal candies or edible flowers.