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Best Ever Oreo Dirt Cake

A fun and nostalgic no‑bake Oreo dirt cake with layers of crushed Oreo cookies, creamy pudding mixture, Cool Whip, and optional gummy worms — a perfect dessert for potlucks, parties, or family treats. Oreo Dirt Cake (or Dirt Pudding) resembles soil and worms with sweet and crunchy layers. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
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Prep Time 20 minutes
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Total Time 2 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Oreo Crumbs
  • 18 Oreo cookies whole, crushed to “dirt”
  • 2 Tbsp unsalted butter melted
Creamy Filling
  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • ½ cup powdered sugar
  • 2 boxes instant vanilla pudding mix 3.4 oz each
  • 3½ cups milk cold
  • 8 oz Cool Whip (or whipped topping) thawed
Toppings (optional)
  • gummy worms for fun decoration

Equipment

  • 9×13 inch baking dish
  • Mixing bowls
  • Electric mixer
  • Food processor (or zip‑top bag and rolling pin)
  • Spatula

Method
 

  1. Crush the Oreo cookies to fine crumbs using a food processor or by placing them in a zip‑top bag and crushing with a rolling pin. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}
  2. Reserve about 1 cup of the Oreo crumbs for topping; mix the remaining crumbs with the melted butter and press into the bottom of a 9×13 baking dish to form the base. :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}
  3. In a large bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth. :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the instant vanilla pudding mix and cold milk until thickened. :contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5}
  5. Fold the prepared pudding into the cream cheese mixture, then gently fold in the thawed Cool Whip until well combined. :contentReference[oaicite:6]{index=6}
  6. Spread the creamy pudding mixture evenly over the Oreo crumb base. :contentReference[oaicite:7]{index=7}
  7. Sprinkle the reserved Oreo crumbs on top to resemble “dirt.” :contentReference[oaicite:8]{index=8}
  8. Refrigerate for at least 1–2 hours to set before serving. Add gummy worms on top just before serving for a whimsical touch. :contentReference[oaicite:9]{index=9}

Notes

Oreo Dirt Cake is best chilled before serving to allow the pudding and crumbs to meld. You can decorate with gummy worms or candies for a fun theme. Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator up to 3–4 days. :contentReference[oaicite:10]{index=10}