Oreo Dirt Cake

Don’t let the word dirt fool you — this Oreo Dirt Cake recipe is one of the tastiest and most addicting no-bake treats you’ll ever make! With its creamy pudding and crumbly cookie layers, it’s great for potlucks, parties, and summer grilling.

Oreos have always been a household staple for me. They’re the perfect chocolatey treat to satisfy my sweet tooth, but they’re also the perfect ingredient for a decadent dessert whether it’s an Oreo Milkshake or an Oreo Dirt Pudding!

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• Easy to make and there’s no baking! Every day should end with dessert, but who has the time to bake a fresh cake every day? This no-bake dirt dessert recipe is quick to put together, requires ingredients you’ve probably already got in your pantry, and hits the sweet spot every single time.
• Great for gatherings. With layers of crushed Oreos and a rich, creamy cream cheese filling, a serving of this cake is almost like one giant, dreamy Oreo itself! Since it’s chilled, it makes the ideal summertime dessert, but it really works for any time of the year. Whether you’re bringing it to a dinner party or simply looking to treat your family, you can’t go wrong with an Oreo dirt cake.

Ingredients Needed

• Oreos – This cake couldn’t come together without them! You’ll need a whole 15-ounce package (or family-size) of Oreos to crush up for this recipe. Any variety will work too. You can use double stuff, golden Oreos, or gluten-free.
• Butter – Half a cup, or 1 stick, of softened butter, is all you need and you can use either salted or unsalted.
• Cream Cheese – Softened cream cheese creates a rich, creamy texture similar to cheesecake. You can’t skip it!
• Milk – Virtually any milk will work for this recipe, but I’d suggest a rich, creamy one like whole milk or even heavy cream.
• Instant Vanilla Pudding – You will need instant vanilla pudding, not cook & serve, and you can use either regular vanilla or French vanilla. If you’d like to add some additional flavor you can also use instant banana pudding or even instant chocolate pudding for a truly decadent version.
• Cool Whip – Gives the cake a light, fluffy texture. You can also make your own whipped cream instead.

How to Make Oreo Dirt Cake

1. Crush the Oreos – Pulse the Oreos in a food processor or crush them inside a Ziploc bag until they result in fine crumbs. Reserve ⅓ of the crumbles for later.
2. Create the crust – Pour the cookie crumbles into the bottom of a 9×13-inch baking dish or a trifle bowl and press them together firmly. If you want multiple layers place only half of the Oreo crumbs on the bottom.

3. Beat the ingredients – In a large bowl with a handheld mixer, or using the paddle attachment of an electric mixer, beat the butter and cream cheese together until smooth. Sift powdered sugar into the bowl and mix it in before adding the vanilla and combining.
4. Add Cool Whip – Using a rubber spatula, gently fold the Cool Whip into the mixture.

5. Make the pudding – In a separate bowl, whisk together the vanilla pudding mixture and milk until smooth. Let the mixture sit for about 4 minutes until the pudding is thickened.
6. Complete the mixture – Fold the pudding into the cream cheese mixture and spread it evenly over the Oreo crumb crust.

7. Let it set – Sprinkle the top of the cake with the remaining Oreo crumbs, cover the dish, and let it set in the refrigerator for about 4 hours before serving.

Storage and or Freezing Instructions

• Make-ahead instructions: It’s not recommended that you make this Oreo dirt cake recipe too far in advance, since the cookies may become soggy when kept too long in the refrigerator. The best way to serve this is to make it one day ahead of time so that it sets up in the refrigerator overnight.
• Freezing instructions: Freeze in an airtight container for up to one month and thaw for about 24 hours in the refrigerator. 
• Storage instructions: This cake is best kept stored in the refrigerator and served chilled. This will stay good in the fridge for about three days.

Recipe Tips

• Make it into individual servings. You can use individual dessert bowls or even small plastic drinking cups to arrange the dirt cake into individual servings.
• Add gummy worms! If you plan on serving this to kids or at a party will kids will be in attendance I recommend adding some gummy worms to the top of the cake. The kids will absolutely love it.
• Create layers. If using a clear trifle dish to serve this, you can crush some extra Oreos. Sprinkle them between layers of the cream filling for an impressive appearance.
• Decorate your Oreo Dirt Cake. You can reserve some whole Oreos and garnish the top of the cake with them. You can also use some fresh fruit like strawberries for a pop of color.
• Crush Oreos Into Varying Sizes. Using a food processor will create evenly-shaped grains of cookies, but using a rolling pin means that some pieces will be larger while others are fine. This will add some nice texture and extra chocolatey bites!

FAQS

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Oreo Dirt Cake Recipe

With its creamy pudding and crumbly cookie layers, Oreo Dirt Cake is one of the most addicting and easy no-bake treats you’ll ever make!

5 from 1 vote

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Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Prep Time: 20 minutes minutes

Chill Time: 4 hours hours

Servings: 16 Servings

Calories: 303kcal

Author: Aimee Mars

Equipment

• ▢
  Trifle Bowl or 9×13 baking dish

Ingredients

• ▢ 15 ounce bag Oreos family size
• ▢ 1/2 cup Butter softened
• ▢ 8 ounces Cream Cheese softened
• ▢ 1/2 cup Powdered Sugar
• ▢ 3½ cups Milk
• ▢ 2 5.1 ounce boxes Instant Vanilla Pudding
• ▢ 12 ounces Cool Whip

Instructions

• Pulse the Oreos in a food processor or crush them inside a Ziploc bag until they result in fine crumbs. Reserve ⅓ of the crumbles for later.
• Pour the cookie crumbles into the bottom of a 9×13-inch baking dish or a trifle bowl and press them together firmly. If you want multiple layers place only half of the Oreo crumbs on the bottom.
• In a large bowl with a handheld mixer, or using the paddle attachment of an electric mixer, beat the butter and cream cheese together until smooth. Sift powdered sugar into the bowl and mix it in before adding the vanilla and combining.
• Using a rubber spatula, gently fold the Cool Whip into the mixture.
• In a separate bowl, whisk together the vanilla pudding mixture and milk until smooth. Let the mixture sit for about 4 minutes until the pudding is thickened.
• Fold the pudding into the cream cheese mixture and spread it evenly over the Oreo crumb crust.
• Sprinkle the top of the cake with the remaining Oreo crumbs, cover the dish, and let it set in the refrigerator for about 4 hours before serving.

Notes

• Make it into individual servings. You can use individual dessert bowls or even small plastic drinking cups to arrange the dirt cake into individual servings.
• Add gummy worms! If you plan on serving this to kids or at a party will kids will be in attendance I recommend adding some gummy worms to the top of the cake. The kids will absolutely love it.
• Create layers. If using a clear trifle dish to serve this, you can crush some extra Oreos and sprinkle them between layers of the cream filling for an impressive appearance.
• Decorate your Oreo Dirt Cake. You can reserve some whole Oreos and garnish the top of the cake with them or use some fresh fruit like strawberries for a pop of color.
• Crush Oreos Into Varying Sizes. Using a food processor will create evenly-shaped grains of cookies, but using a rolling pin means that some pieces will be larger while others are fine. This will add some nice texture and extra chocolatey bites!

Storage and or Freezing Instructions

• Make-ahead instructions: It’s not recommended that you make this Oreo dirt cake recipe too far in advance, since the cookies may become soggy when kept too long in the refrigerator. The best way to serve this is to make it one day ahead of time so that it sets up in the refrigerator overnight.
• Freezing instructions: Freeze in an airtight container for up to one month and thaw for about 24 hours in the refrigerator. 
• Storage instructions: This cake is best kept stored in the refrigerator and served chilled. This will stay good in the fridge for about three days.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 303kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 39mg | Sodium: 230mg | Potassium: 186mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 21g | Vitamin A: 492IU | Calcium: 110mg | Iron: 3mg

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