Easter Dirt Cake
This Easter Dirt Cake is a festive, no-bake dessert featuring layers of creamy chocolate cheesecake filling and crushed Oreo cookies. Topped with marshmallow bunnies, candy eggs, and green coconut “grass,” it’s a fun and delicious addition to any Easter celebration. Easy to make and perfect for kids and adults alike!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: 12-16 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 1 package Oreo cookies, crushed
- 6 tablespoons butter, melted
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 3.9 ounces instant chocolate pudding mix
- 2 cups cold milk
- 12 ounces whipped topping (e.g., Cool Whip), thawed
- Marshmallow bunnies (e.g., Peeps)
- Candy eggs (e.g., M&M’s, Cadbury mini eggs)
- Green-tinted shredded coconut or sprinkles (optional, for grass effect)
Instructions
- Prepare the Crust: Combine crushed Oreos (reserve ½ cup for topping) with melted butter. Press into the bottom of a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Make the Cream Cheese Layer: Beat softened cream cheese until smooth. Mix in powdered sugar, then fold in half of the whipped topping. Spread over the Oreo crust.
- Prepare the Pudding Layer: Whisk together chocolate pudding mix and cold milk until thick. Fold in the remaining whipped topping. Spread over the cream cheese layer.
- Add Toppings: Sprinkle reserved crushed Oreos on top. Optionally, add green-tinted shredded coconut or sprinkles for a grassy effect. Decorate with marshmallow bunnies and candy eggs.
- Chill: Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.
Notes
- For a different flavor, swap chocolate pudding with vanilla or cheesecake pudding.
- Make individual servings by layering in cups or jars.
- Use a rolling pin to crush Oreos if you don’t have a food processor.
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