Easter Dirt Cake Recipe: No-Bake Easter Dessert Delight
Easter Dirt Cake is a delightful no-bake dessert that combines creamy layers with festive Easter candy toppings. Perfect for Easter gatherings, this easy-to-make treat is sure to be a hit with both kids and adults.
Ingredients
- Oreos because every dirt cake needs its base!
- Cream cheese softened, please—it makes mixing so much easier
- Butter also softened
- Powdered sugar for sweetness
- Cool Whip the secret to light, fluffy texture
- Instant vanilla pudding mix or swap it out for chocolate if you want to amp up the cocoa factor
- Milk whole milk works best for creaminess
- Easter candy Peeps, Robin Eggs, sprinkles—you name it!
- Got everything? Great! Now let’s roll up our sleeves and make some magic happen.
Instructions
- Step: Crush Those Cookies: Start by crushing about two-thirds of your Oreo package. You can toss them in a food processor for a fine crumb or channel your inner child and smash them in a Ziploc bag with a rolling pin. Either way, you’re creating the “dirt” layer that gives this dessert its name.
- Spread the crumbs evenly across the bottom of a 9x13 pan. Set it aside for now.
- Step: Whip Up the Cream Cheese Mixture: In a large bowl, beat together softened cream cheese and butter until they’re nice and smooth. Add powdered sugar and Cool Whip, blending until everything is perfectly combined. This mixture is basically dessert gold, so don’t be afraid to sneak a taste—it’s worth it.
- Step: Mix the Pudding Layer: In another bowl, whisk together milk and instant pudding mix until thickened. Once it’s ready, gently fold this into the cream cheese mixture. The result? A luscious, velvety filling that screams indulgence.
- Step: Assemble Your Masterpiece: Pour the creamy mixture over the Oreo crust, spreading it out evenly. Sprinkle the remaining crushed Oreos on top to create that signature “dirt” effect. Pop the whole thing in the fridge for a few hours to set.
- Step: Decorate Like a Pro: Right before serving, pull out your stash of Easter candy. Arrange Peeps, Robin Eggs, and sprinkles however you like. Want to take it up a notch? Dye shredded coconut green and sprinkle it on top to look like grass. Voilà! Your Easter dirt pudding is ready to impress.
Notes
- You can use traditional Oreos or any favorite type of Oreo to change the flavor.
- Store covered in plastic wrap in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Keep in mind that the candy might become soggy over time.
- The recipe can be made a day ahead of serving.