Description
Indulge in the whimsical delight of this Easter Dirt Cake, a playful no-bake dessert that captures the essence of spring with layers of creamy goodness and cookie ‘dirt’ topped with festive decorations.
Ingredients
Scale
Oreo Crust:
- 1 (14.3-ounce) package Golden Oreos, crushed
Cream Filling:
- 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
Pudding Layer:
- 2 (3.4-ounce) boxes instant vanilla pudding mix
- 2½ cups cold milk
- 1 (8-ounce) container whipped topping
Decorations:
- Pastel-colored sprinkles
- 1 cup shredded coconut (optional, for ‘grass’)
- Green food coloring
- Easter candies (Peeps, mini chocolate eggs, jelly beans)
Instructions
- Cream Filling: In a large bowl, beat cream cheese, butter, and powdered sugar until smooth.
- Pudding Layer: In a separate bowl, whisk pudding mix and milk until thickened. Fold into cream cheese mixture, then fold in whipped topping.
- Prepare ‘Grass’ (Optional): Color coconut with green food coloring in a bag.
- Assembly: Layer half of crushed Oreos, spread cream filling, top with remaining Oreos. Decorate with ‘grass,’ sprinkles, and Easter candies. Chill before serving.
Notes
- Golden Oreos for a lighter look, or chocolate Oreos for a traditional taste.
- Trifle dish or individual cups for a charming presentation.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 29g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
