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Dirt Cake

Dirt Cake is a fun and creamy dessert featuring layers of chocolate pudding, crushed cookies, and gummy worms, perfect for parties and kids’ treats.

Ingredients

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  • 1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 (3.9 oz) packages instant chocolate pudding mix
  • 3 1/2 cups cold milk
  • 1 (8 oz) container whipped topping (Cool Whip), thawed
  • 1 (14 oz) package Oreo cookies, crushed
  • Gummy worms for garnish

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, beat together the cream cheese and butter until smooth.
  2. Add powdered sugar and continue beating until well blended.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the pudding mix and cold milk until thickened, about 2 minutes.
  4. Fold the pudding mixture into the cream cheese mixture until combined.
  5. Gently fold in the whipped topping until smooth and creamy.
  6. In a serving dish or individual cups, layer the crushed Oreo cookies and pudding mixture alternately, ending with a layer of crushed cookies on top.
  7. Garnish with gummy worms on the top layer.
  8. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving to allow flavors to meld.

Notes

For added texture, try mixing in chopped nuts or substituting the gummy worms with other candy pieces for a unique twist.