You will love making this classic, creamy Oreo Dirt Cake. This no-bake dessert layers rich chocolate pudding with crushed Oreos and is perfect for parties or family night treats.
Set aside about 1 cup of the Oreo cookies for the topping layer. Place the remaining Oreos into a food processor and pulse until you have fine crumbs that resemble dirt.
In a medium bowl, mix the fine Oreo crumbs with the melted butter until combined. Press this mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9×13 inch baking dish. This forms your first layer.
In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and powdered sugar together until smooth. Gently fold in the thawed whipped topping until just combined.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the instant chocolate pudding mix and cold milk for about two minutes, or until the mixture begins to thicken.
Spread the pudding mixture evenly over the Oreo crust layer.
Top the pudding layer with the remaining crushed Oreo crumbs, creating the ‘dirt’ top layer.
Cover the dish and chill in the refrigerator for at least four hours, or preferably overnight, to allow the layers to set properly.
Before serving, press the gummy worms lightly into the top layer of crumbs for a fun presentation.
Notes
For the best texture, make sure your cream cheese is fully softened before mixing.
You can make this a make ahead dessert by preparing it completely the day before you plan to serve it.
If you do not have a food processor, place the Oreos in a large zip-top bag and crush them using a rolling pin.