Description
Childhood memories merge with Oreo dirt cake, creating a nostalgic dessert that delights sweet tooths. Layers of crushed cookies, creamy pudding, and whipped topping combine for a playful treat you will crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package (14.3 oz / 406 g) Oreo cookies
- 2 tubs (8 oz / 227 g each) whipped topping, thawed
- 2 small boxes (4 serving size each) instant white chocolate pudding
- 3 cups milk
- 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
- Crust Preparation: Pulse Oreo cookies in a food processor until finely ground, reserving a portion for topping. Blend remaining crumbs with melted butter until mixture resembles moist sand, then press firmly into a 13 x 9 inch baking dish to form a compact base.
- Pudding Layer: Whisk instant vanilla pudding mix with cold whole milk until smooth and lump-free. Refrigerate briefly to thicken, creating a stable consistency.
- Cream Cheese Mixture: Beat cream cheese until ultra-smooth, gradually incorporating powdered sugar. Fold in whipped topping and chilled pudding, creating a light, airy filling that blends seamlessly.
- Assembly: Spread cream cheese mixture evenly over the chilled Oreo crust, ensuring complete coverage without air pockets. Sprinkle reserved Oreo crumbs across the top to create a rustic, dirt-like appearance.
- Chilling: Refrigerate the dessert for 2-3 hours or overnight, allowing flavors to meld and texture to set completely before serving.
Notes
- Crumb Consistency Check: Pulse Oreos until they reach a fine, sand-like texture to ensure a smooth, compact crust foundation.
- Chilling Technique: Refrigerate crust and filling stages to enhance structural integrity and develop richer flavor profiles.
- Mixing Mastery: Whisk pudding and beat cream cheese carefully to prevent lumps, maintaining a silky-smooth texture throughout preparation.
- Overnight Magic: Allow dessert to rest in refrigerator for minimum 2-3 hours, preferably overnight, to maximize taste integration and optimal serving consistency.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: None
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 13
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 26 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg