No-Bake Oreo Dirt Cake
No-Bake Oreo Dirt Cake is a simple, delicious dessert featuring layers of crushed Oreo cookies combined with a creamy filling made from instant pudding, cream cheese, and whipped topping. With no baking required, this crowd-pleasing treat is quick to prepare, wonderfully rich and crunchy, and perfect for any occasion or season.
- Author: Mary
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free (with gluten-free cookie substitution)
Essential Ingredients
- 24 Oreo Cookies (crushed)
- 1 package (3.4 oz) Instant Pudding Mix (vanilla or chocolate)
- 2 cups Cold Milk
- 8 oz Cream Cheese (softened)
- 1 cup Whipped Topping (Cool Whip or homemade whipped cream)
Optional Ingredients
- 1/4 cup Sugar
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- Mini Chocolate Chips (to taste)
- Fresh Berries or Sliced Bananas (for layering)
- Peanut Butter (for an additional layer, optional)
- Melted Chocolate (for drizzling, optional)
- Mint-flavored Oreos (as a substitute option)
- Crush the Oreos: Start by crushing the Oreo cookies until you achieve a fine crumb texture with some larger chunks for added crunch. Place them in a sealed plastic bag and gently pound with a rolling pin or pulse in a food processor.
- Prepare the Pudding Mixture: In a medium bowl, whisk together the instant pudding mix and cold milk according to the package instructions. Let the mixture sit for 5 minutes to thicken.
- Make the Creamy Filling: Beat the softened cream cheese with sugar and vanilla extract until smooth. Fold in the thickened pudding mixture and whipped topping gently to create a rich, fluffy filling.
- Layer the Dessert: In a large glass dish or individual cups, alternate layers starting with crushed Oreos followed by the creamy filling. Continue layering and finish with a thick layer of the creamy filling on top.
- Chill and Set: Cover the assembled cake with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight. This allows the flavors to meld and the texture to set perfectly.
Notes
- Use cold milk and whipped topping to help pudding set properly.
- Gently fold whipped topping into the filling to keep it light and airy.
- For maximum crunch, use freshly crushed Oreos rather than stale ones.
- Layer in smaller portions for an even balance between cookie and cream.
- Allow ample chilling time; longer refrigeration enhances flavor and texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximate)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
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