Dirt dessert alternates layers of crushed Oreo cookies and a lightened chocolate pudding mixture that is made to look like "dirt", complete with (gummy) worms!
Prep time: PT30M
Total time: PT270M
Rating
4.47 stars (65 reviews)
Keywords
chocolate dessert, fun dessert, gummy worms, Kid friendly
Ingredients
14.3 ounce Oreo Cookies
7.8 ounce instant chocolate pudding
4 cups milk
8 ounces cream cheese (at room temperature)
¼ cup butter, at room temperature
1 cup powdered sugar
8 ounce container Cool Whip
Gummy worms (optional)
Categories
Dessert
Cuisine
American
Steps
Crush the Oreo cookies into fine crumbs using a food processor (or, place the cookies in a resealable plastic bag and crush with a rolling pin); set aside.
In a large bowl, whisk together both boxes of the instant pudding with the milk for about 2 minutes. Let sit for 5 minutes.
Meanwhile, beat together the cream cheese and butter on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Reduce the speed to low, add the powdered sugar, then gradually increase the speed back to medium until a fluffy texture is reached.
Using a rubber spatula, fold the cream cheese mixture into the chocolate pudding, then fold in the Cool Whip until completely combined.
The dessert can be assembled in a number of ways - in a rectangular or square serving dish, in a trifle dish, or in individual cups. However you plan to serve it, layer the dessert with alternating layers of the crushed Oreos and pudding mixture, beginning and ending with the crushed Oreos. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours (or overnight) before serving. Decorate the top with gummy worms before serving, if desired.
Nutitrion
Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 332 kcal
Carbohydrates: 44 g
Protein: 4 g
Fat: 15 g
Saturated Fat: 7 g
Cholesterol: 31 mg
Sodium: 421 mg
Sugar: 32 g
Reviews
Emily on 2023-11-01 (5 stars): This is a family favorite. I am expected to bring it to all family gatherings!
Mindy on 2023-09-21 (5 stars): This dessert is a family favorite. I have made it so many times and it is always a hit. It works great exactly as the recipe dictates and I have also made it with sugar-free Jello chocolate pudding, 1% milk, reduced-fat cream cheese and lite Cool Whip - it still tasted terrific! I make it the night before serving so it can set overnight.
Alex on 2021-10-29 (5 stars): Delicious! This is a requested dessert from friends & family!
Charlene on 2020-03-07 (5 stars): This recipe has become a birthday treat in our house! Love it, thank you!
Crystal on 2020-02-06 (5 stars): Why the heck aren't people leaving their stars!! This recipe is worth EVERYONE! OMGoodness, so delicious! I'm glad I read the comments, the 1 person that rated this recipe 1 star probably did something wrong. 😬🤪 Thank you for this!
Melissa on 2019-04-20 (1 stars): Doesn’t come out good! The pudding is so runny..definitely needs less milk or more time to set. My 6 year old was very upset this didn’t come out right...she wanted to make it for the Easter bunny