Dirt Cake - Master Cookbook Recipe # 371

Name: Dirt Cake - Master Cookbook Recipe # 371
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 1 (one) 8x8 or 9x9 dish
Cuisine: Southern
Ingredients: 8 oz. cream cheese, room temperature; 1/2 cup powdered sugar; 8 oz. Cool Whip topping; 5 oz. (large pkg) instant vanilla pudding mix; 2 cups cold milk; 10 oz. Oreo cookies, crushed

This Dirt Cake from Collard Valley Cooks is a classic, whimsical dessert that everyone loves. With its creamy, velvety layers and a "soil" of crushed Oreos, it’s as fun to look at as it is delicious to eat. It's the perfect chilled treat for birthdays, potlucks, or just a sweet family surprise!

This is recipe #371 in Tammy’s Master Cookbook.

Prep time: 15 minTotal time: 15 min

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Ingredients

8 oz. cream cheese, room temperature
1/2 cup powdered sugar
8 oz. Cool Whip topping
5 oz. (large pkg) instant vanilla pudding mix
2 cups cold milk
10 oz. Oreo cookies, crushed

Instructions

Cream Cheese Layer: In a medium bowl, beat the room-temperature cream cheese and powdered sugar together until smooth and creamy. Fold in the Cool Whip and mix until well combined. Set this mixture aside.
Prepare Pudding: In a separate bowl, whisk together the cold milk and the instant vanilla pudding mix. Whisk well until it begins to thicken.
Layer the Cake: In an 8x8 or 9x9 inch glass dish, start by spreading the cream cheese mixture evenly over the bottom.
Add Pudding: Carefully spread the vanilla pudding in an even layer over the cream cheese base.
The "Dirt" Top: Sprinkle the crushed Oreo cookies over the top until the pudding is completely covered.
Chill: Refrigerate until ready to serve to allow the layers to set perfectly.

Notes

Tammy’s Tips

“This dessert should be kept in the refrigerator. Enjoy it because it will not last long, y’all.” To get the best "dirt" texture, you can pulse your Oreos in a food processor or crush them in a zip-top bag with a rolling pin. If you're feeling extra creative, you can even serve this in a clean flower pot with gummy worms for a fun presentation!