Description
This Easter Dirt Cake is a fun and festive no-bake dessert, perfect for celebrating Easter. Layers of crushed Oreo cookies, creamy pudding, and Cool Whip are topped with Easter M&M’s and PEEP marshmallows for a delightful treat.
Ingredients
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- 1 15.5 oz package Oreo cookies, crushed
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1 8 oz package cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 3 cups milk
- 2 boxes 3.4 oz each instant chocolate pudding mix
- 12 oz Cool Whip, thawed
- 1 cup Easter M&M’s
- 20 PEEP marshmallows
Instructions
- Cream Butter, Cream Cheese, and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, softened cream cheese, and powdered sugar. Set aside.
- Prepare Pudding: In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk with the instant chocolate pudding mix until smooth.
- Combine Pudding and Cream Cheese Mixture: Pour the pudding mixture into the cream cheese mixture. Beat until combined, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed.
- Fold in Cool Whip: Gently fold in the thawed Cool Whip.
- Assemble Cake: Prepare a 9×13 inch dish by pressing half of the crushed Oreo cookies on the bottom. Top with the pudding filling, and then top with the remaining crushed Oreo cookies.
- Chill: Refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or until set.
- Decorate and Serve: When ready to serve, sprinkle the top of the cake with Easter M&M’s candy, place one PEEP marshmallow on each slice of cake, and add edible green grass (if desired).
Notes
- For a richer flavor, you can use chocolate cream-filled cookies instead of Oreos.
- You can use different flavors of instant pudding mix, such as vanilla or cookies and cream.
- Feel free to decorate the cake with other Easter candies or decorations.
- Ensure the cream cheese and butter are softened to room temperature for a smooth mixture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
