Dirt Cake

Name: Dirt Cake
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 20 servings
Ingredients: 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened; 1/4 cup butter, softened; 1 cup confectioners' sugar; 3-1/2 cups cold 2% milk; 2 packages (3.4 ounces each) instant vanilla pudding mix; 1 carton (12 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed; 1 package (15-1/2 ounces) Oreo cookies, crushed; Optional: Shaved white chocolate and gummy worms

Total Time Prep: 30 min. + chilling

Yield 20 servings

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A dirt cake is a memory-making recipe and tasty dessert all in one. Enjoy decorating the dirt pudding with our fun topping ideas.

Ingredients

1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup butter, softened
1 cup confectioners' sugar
3-1/2 cups cold 2% milk
2 packages (3.4 ounces each) instant vanilla pudding mix
1 carton (12 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed
1 package (15-1/2 ounces) Oreo cookies, crushed
Optional: Shaved white chocolate and gummy worms

Directions

In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, butter and confectioners' sugar until smooth. In another large bowl, whisk milk and pudding mixes for 2 minutes; let stand for 2 minutes or until soft-set. Gradually stir into cream cheese mixture. Fold in whipped topping.
Spread 1-1/3 cups crushed cookies into an ungreased 13x9-in. dish. Layer with half the pudding mixture and half the remaining cookies. Repeat layers. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving. If desired, garnish with shaved white chocolate and gummy worms.

Nutrition Facts

1/2 cup: 278 calories, 13g fat (7g saturated fat), 16mg cholesterol, 316mg sodium, 38g carbohydrate (26g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein.

My mom used to serve this yummy dessert, and I just loved it. It's so fun to eat and a snap to make. Add some gummy worms on top for the kids if you'd like. —Kristi Linton, Bay City, Michigan

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