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Easter Dirt Cake Casserole Recipe

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This no-bake Easter Dirt Cake Casserole is a festive and creamy dessert perfect for spring celebrations. It features a crunchy Oreo cookie crust layered with a smooth cream cheese and pudding filling, topped with pastel candy-coated chocolates and extra Oreo crumbs for a fun, colorful finish. Simple to assemble and chilled to set, this dessert is a crowd-pleaser that requires no baking.

Ingredients

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Crust

  • 14 oz crushed Oreo cookies

Filling

  • 8 oz softened cream cheese
  • 0.25 cup softened unsalted butter
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 3.4 oz instant vanilla pudding mix
  • 2 cups cold milk
  • 8 oz thawed whipped topping (Cool Whip)

Toppings

  • 1 cup pastel candy-coated chocolates (such as M&M’s)
  • 0.5 cup mini Oreo cookies for topping
  • 0.5 cup reserved Oreo crumbs for topping

Instructions

  1. Prepare the crust: Crush all the Oreo cookies and set aside 1/2 cup of the crumbs for the topping. Press the remaining crumbs firmly into the bottom of a 9×13 inch baking dish to form an even crust layer.
  2. Make the cream cheese mixture: In a mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, softened unsalted butter, and powdered sugar using a hand mixer until smooth and well combined. Gently fold in the thawed whipped topping until the mixture becomes light and fluffy.
  3. Prepare the pudding: In a separate bowl, whisk the instant vanilla pudding mix with cold milk until thickened, approximately 2 minutes. Let it rest for five minutes to fully set.
  4. Combine pudding and cream cheese mixture: Fold the thickened pudding into the cream cheese and whipped topping mixture until fully incorporated and smooth.
  5. Assemble the casserole: Spread the combined filling evenly over the Oreo crust in the baking dish. Sprinkle the reserved Oreo crumbs, mini Oreos, and pastel candy-coated chocolates evenly over the top for a decorative and tasty finish.
  6. Chill: Cover the casserole and refrigerate for at least two hours, or until the dessert is firm and set. This chilling step ensures the layers hold together well and improves the texture.

Notes

  • Chill for at least two hours for the best texture and firmness.
  • Use finely crushed Oreos to create a firm and stable crust base.
  • Ensure the cream cheese and butter are softened for easy mixing and a smooth filling.
  • Whipped topping should be thawed to room temperature for the best folding consistency.
  • This dessert can be made a day ahead and kept covered in the refrigerator.

Keywords: Easter dessert, Dirt cake, No bake dessert, Oreo dessert, Cream cheese pudding dessert, Spring dessert, Easy party dessert

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