Easter Dirt Cake Casserole Easy No Bake Spring Dessert
This Easter Dirt Cake Casserole is a no-bake spring dessert that features layers of crushed chocolate cookies, a creamy filling, and rich vanilla pudding, perfect for celebrating Easter or any spring gathering.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 0 mins
- Total Time: 4 hours 20 mins
- Yield: 12 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free (with substitutions)
Ingredients
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1 package (14.3 oz) Oreo Cookies
6 tablespoons Unsalted Butter, melted
1 package (8 oz) Cream Cheese, softened
1 cup Powdered Sugar
1/4 cup Milk
1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
1 container (8 oz) Frozen Whipped Topping, thawed
2 packages (3.4 oz) Instant Vanilla Pudding Mix
3 cups Cold Milk
Optional Garnish (gummy worms, candy eggs, chocolate shavings, fresh mint)
Instructions
- Prepare the cookie crust by crushing the Oreo cookies and mixing them with melted butter. Press into the bottom of a 9×13 inch casserole dish
- Make the cream cheese layer by beating cream cheese with powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth. Fold in half of the whipped topping and spread over the crust
- Whisk instant pudding mix with cold milk until thick, then layer it over the cream cheese
- Top with the remaining whipped topping and sprinkle reserved cookie crumbs on top
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours before serving
Notes
For best results, chill overnight for flavors to meld.
Can be garnished with gummy worms or candy for a festive touch.