Description
Creamy Easter dirt cake casserole brings childhood memories to life with layers of chocolate pudding, crushed cookies, and spring-themed decorations. Chocolate lovers will delight in this playful dessert that combines nostalgia and sweetness in every delightful bite you’ll savor.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 package (8 ounces / 226 grams) cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup (113 grams) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 package (14 ounces / 397 grams) chocolate sandwich cookies (e.g., Oreos), crushed
- 2 packages (3.4 ounces / 96 grams each) instant vanilla pudding mix
- 3 cups (720 milliliters) cold milk
Creamy and Sweet Components:
- 1 cup (120 grams) powdered sugar
- 1 container (8 ounces / 226 grams) whipped topping (e.g., Cool Whip), thawed
- 1 cup (80 grams) shredded coconut
Decorative Elements:
- Green food coloring
- Easter candies (e.g., chocolate eggs, jellybeans, Peeps)
- Miniature chocolate bunnies (optional)
Instructions
- Craft the creamy base by whipping cream cheese, softened butter, and powdered sugar into a silky smooth consistency using an electric mixer.
- Prepare the pudding mixture separately by whisking pudding mix with cold milk until it transforms into a thick, luxurious cream.
- Gently incorporate the pudding mixture into the cream cheese blend, then fold in whipped topping until the texture becomes light and airy.
- Transform chocolate sandwich cookies into fine crumbs using a food processor or by crushing them meticulously in a sealed plastic bag with a rolling pin.
- Establish the first layer in a 9×13-inch dish by spreading the pudding mixture evenly across the bottom, creating a smooth foundation.
- Generously sprinkle the cookie crumbs over the pudding layer, ensuring complete coverage.
- Repeat the layering process, alternating between pudding mixture and cookie crumbs, with the final layer being the cookie crumbs.
- Create vibrant green “grass” by mixing shredded coconut with several drops of green food coloring, tossing until the color is uniform and bright.
- Artfully scatter the green coconut across the top layer to simulate a springtime landscape.
- Decorate the surface with an assortment of festive Easter treats: chocolate eggs, colorful Peeps, and miniature chocolate bunnies.
- Refrigerate the dessert for a minimum of two hours, allowing the layers to meld and set into a delightful, cool treat.
- Serve chilled, using a large spoon to scoop and reveal the playful, layered masterpiece.
Notes
- Crush cookies thoroughly for a fine, uniform texture that blends seamlessly with the creamy pudding layers.
- Use room temperature cream cheese and butter to ensure a smoother, lump-free mixture when beating together.
- Opt for reduced-sugar pudding mix and light whipped topping to create a lighter version of this decadent dessert.
- Consider gluten-free sandwich cookies and non-dairy alternatives to make the recipe suitable for various dietary restrictions.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 24 g
- Sodium: 220 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg