Description
Hey there, dessert lovers! If you’re looking for a sweet treat that’s guaranteed to wow your family and friends this Easter, look no further than this Easter Dirt Cake Casserole! 🐰🍰 With its delightful layers of creamy goodness and crunchy Oreo cookies, this dessert is as easy to make as it is to devour. Seriously—if you can crush cookies, you can make this! Perfect for busy moms and anyone who just wants to whip up something fun without spending all day in the kitchen, this recipe is sure to become one of your go-to favorites.
Ingredients
- 1 package (15.35 oz) of Oreo cookies, crushed
- 2 cups cold milk
- 1 box (3.4 oz) instant vanilla pudding mix
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 12 oz whipped topping (Cool Whip), thawed
- Colorful candy-coated chocolates (think M&Ms)
- Mini chocolate sandwich cookies
- Pastel sprinkles
Instructions
- Prepare the Pudding Mixture: In a medium bowl, whisk together the cold milk and the instant vanilla pudding mix. It takes about 2-3 minutes for this magical mix to thicken. Set it aside and marvel at your pudding skills!
- Make the Cream Cheese Mixture: Grab a large bowl and beat the softened cream cheese with the powdered sugar until it’s nice and smooth (because who wants lumpy cream cheese?). Then, fold in the thawed whipped topping. After that, gently mix in the prepared pudding until everything is beautifully combined.
- Layer the Dirt Cake: Now the fun begins! In a casserole dish, layer your crushed Oreo cookies as the base. Follow it up with your creamy mixture, then repeat the layers until you run out of ingredients. You’ll end up with a beautiful, multi-layered dessert that almost looks too good to eat! Almost.
- Add the Toppings: Finish it off with festive flair! Sprinkle colorful candy-coated chocolates, mini chocolate sandwich cookies, and whimsical pastel sprinkles on top. Voila! You’ve just created a dessert masterpiece worthy of any Easter table.
- Chill and Serve: Time to let it chill. Pop your casserole in the fridge for a while before you serve it up. This will allow all those yummy flavors to meld together beautifully.
Notes
Have Fun with Flavor: Don’t hesitate to mix it up a bit! You can try using different cookie types for an intriguing twist. Maybe some cookie butter spread instead of cream cheese? Just imagine the deliciousness!
Get the Kids Involved: This is an excellent recipe for your little helpers. They can crush the cookies and help layer—it might just spark their interest in cooking! Just remember, if they lick the spoon, it’s totally a badge of honor.