Description
Easter Dirt Cake Casserole is a delightful and festive dessert that combines layers of crushed Oreo cookies, a creamy pudding mixture, and colorful candy toppings to create a delicious treat perfect for Easter celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package (14 oz) Oreo cookies, crushed
- 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 package (3.4 oz) instant vanilla pudding mix
- 2 cups cold milk
- 1 container (8 oz) whipped topping (Cool Whip), thawed
- 1 cup pastel-colored candy-coated chocolates (such as M&M’s)
- ½ cup mini Oreo cookies
Instructions
- Crush the cookies: Place the Oreo cookies in a food processor and pulse until they become fine crumbs. If you don’t have a processor, place the cookies in a zip-top bag and crush them using a rolling pin.
- Make the cream cheese mixture: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and butter together until smooth and creamy. Add the powdered sugar and mix until well combined and fluffy.
- Prepare the pudding: In a separate bowl, whisk the instant vanilla pudding mix with the cold milk for about 2 minutes, until the mixture begins to thicken.
- Combine the filling: Add the prepared pudding mixture to the cream cheese mixture and beat until smooth. Gently fold in the whipped topping until fully incorporated and light in texture.
- Assemble the casserole: Spread half of the crushed Oreo crumbs evenly across the bottom of a 9×13-inch casserole dish. Spread the creamy pudding mixture evenly over the crumbs.
- Add the final cookie layer: Sprinkle the remaining crushed Oreo crumbs evenly on top of the pudding layer.
- Decorate: Top with pastel candy-coated chocolates and mini Oreo cookies for a festive Easter-themed finish.
- Chill: Cover the casserole and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving so the layers can set and the flavors blend together.
Notes
- For an extra crunch, consider adding some chopped nuts between layers.
- You can customize the candy toppings based on your preference or seasonal availability.
- This dish can be made a day in advance for better flavor.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Refrigeration
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/12 of casserole
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg