Oreo Dirt Cake

This Oreo Dirt Cake is a super easy, kid-friendly, no bake dessert idea. A luscious treat made with pudding, cool whip, cream cheese, Oreo cookies and topped with your favorite candies. 

This Oreo cake is a family favorite around here and it has become a family tradition at the start of every Spring. I have been making this cake for Easter every year since I was a teenager. 😳 BUT, everyone always asks for more, and the kids love the eating “dirt” idea! 🙄😄

Why You’ll Love This Oreo Dirt Cake Recipe

• Flavor Bomb: There’s nothing quite like Oreo cookies combined with cream cheese, vanilla pudding, AND COOL WHIP; it’s a match made in cake heaven. 😍 I haven’t met anyone that didn’t love it.  Make this Oreo dirt cake and I promise it will not disappoint.
• Super Easy: Oreo dirt cake is one of those desserts that are really simple to make, and everyone comes back for more.  I have also made this for a few of my friend’s bridal showers and it was the first dessert to go. We devoured it.  
• No Bake Desserts: I love making no bake desserts in the Spring and Summer. It doesn’t heat up my kitchen and the kids can get involved more easily!
• Kid Approved: Oreos, pudding, and whipped cream. Need I say more?!

What You’ll Need

• Oreos
• Instant Vanilla Pudding
• Butter
• Cool Whip
• Cream Cheese
• Vanilla extract
• Milk
• Powdered Sugar
• Decorations (Optional): I used chocolate covered strawberries and Hershey’s Chocolate Easter Eggs for our Oreo cake.

How to Make Oreo Dirt cake

This Oreo Dirt Cake only takes about 15 minutes to whip up, but it does need to set up in the fridge for several hours. Scroll to the recipe card for detailed instructions.

• Mix the Pudding and Whip the Cream Cheese: Mix the pudding ingredients in a bowl and set that aside for a moment. In another bowl, mix the cream cheese and butter together with a mixer until smooth and creamy.
• Combine: Mix the powdered sugar into the whipped cream cheese. Then, fold the pudding mixture into the cream cheese.
• Layer: First, crush 1 package of Oreos and sprinkle 2/3 of those crumbs on the bottom of a 9×13 pan and set aside. Next, pour the pudding mixture over the cookie crumbs. Sprinkle the top with the remaining crushed Oreos and refrigerate until you’re ready to serve.
• Garnish: Just before you’re ready for prime time, top your Oreo cake with chocolate covered strawberries, Easter eggs, gummy worms, Peeps, or whatever your childish heart desires!

Variation Ideas

• Pudding: Chocolate lovers might want to substitute chocolate pudding for the vanilla pudding.
• Oreo Mug Cake: Make individual servings of this Oreo dirt cake recipe in small cups. I like to use the small clear cups and put a few decorations on top.
• Serving Ideas: You can also put this in a layered trifle bowl.

How to Store and Reheat Leftovers

• Oreo cake is best stored when covered tightly with saran wrap or foil and placed in the fridge for up to 3 days. We love to have this cake for leftovers, but I have to admit we rarely have any left over. 
• You can also freeze it for up to 6 months. Every time you feel like having this amazing dessert just take it out, let it thaw at room temperature and enjoy every bite. 

FAQs

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Oreo Dirt Cake

Oreo Dirt Cake is a luscious dessert made with pudding, cool whip, cream cheese, oreo cookies and topped with your favorite decorations. 

Prep Time20 minutes mins

Cook Time5 hours hrs

Total Time5 hours hrs

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: easy dessert recipes, no bake desserts, oreo cake, oreo dirt cake, oreo dirt cake recipe

Servings: 12

Calories: 499kcal

Author: Katerina | Easy Weeknight Recipes

Ingredients

• 1 package (15.5 ounces) Oreos
• 1 block (8-ounces) cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 cup (8 tablespoons) butter, room temperature
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 1 large tub (16 ounces) Cool Whip Whipped Topping
• 2 boxes (3.3 ounces, each) Instant Vanilla Pudding
• 3 cups milk
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Instructions

• Crush the oreos to fine crumbs using a food processor or, put the oreos in a ziploc bag and roll over them with a rolling pin.
• Place 2/3 of the crushed oreos on the bottom of a 9×13 dish. Set aside.
• Using an electric mixer, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth.
• Add powdered sugar and continue to mix until incorporated.
• Using a rubber spatula, fold in the whipped topping and set aside.
• In a separate mixing bowl add puddings, milk, and vanilla extract; using a large spoon, mix and stir until thickened and the texture resembles pudding.
• Fold the pudding mixture in with the cream cheese mixture. Continue to fold until thoroughly combined.
• Pour the pudding mixture over the crumbs in the pan and smooth it out.
• Sprinkle remaining crushed oreos over the cake.
• Cover with plastic wrap; place in the fridge and let sit for at least 4 hours, or overnight.
• Cut and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1slice | Calories: 499kcal | Carbohydrates: 65g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Cholesterol: 53mg | Sodium: 454mg | Potassium: 229mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 48g | Vitamin A: 652IU | Calcium: 139mg | Iron: 3mg