Easter Dirt Cake Casserole (Printable)

Layers of creamy vanilla pudding blended with cream cheese, topped with chocolate cookie crumbs and gummy worms for a festive spring treat.

# What You'll Need:

→ Cream Layer

01 - 8 oz cream cheese, softened
02 - 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
03 - 1 cup powdered sugar
04 - 2 packages (3.4 oz each) instant vanilla pudding mix
05 - 3 cups cold whole milk
06 - 12 oz whipped topping, thawed

→ Cookie Layer

07 - 1 family size package (14.3 oz) chocolate sandwich cookies

→ Decorations

08 - 1 1/2 cups gummy worms
09 - 1/2 cup pastel-colored candy-coated chocolate eggs
10 - 1/4 cup shredded coconut, dyed green

# Directions:

01 - Process chocolate sandwich cookies in a food processor until fine crumbs form. Reserve for layering.
02 - Beat softened cream cheese and butter in large mixing bowl until smooth and fluffy.
03 - Add powdered sugar to creamed mixture, beating until fully incorporated.
04 - Whisk instant vanilla pudding mix with cold milk in separate bowl. Let stand 2 minutes until thickened.
05 - Fold thickened pudding into cream cheese mixture until uniform consistency achieved.
06 - Gently fold whipped topping into cream mixture until fully incorporated.
07 - Spread half the cookie crumbs evenly across bottom of 9x13-inch casserole dish.
08 - Spoon cream mixture over cookie base, smoothing surface with spatula.
09 - Sprinkle remaining cookie crumbs over cream layer to create dirt effect.
10 - Arrange gummy worms, candy eggs, and green coconut over surface for festive presentation.
11 - Cover and refrigerate minimum 2 hours before serving to allow flavors to meld.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It transforms a childhood treat into something downright festive for spring gatherings
  • The no-bake approach means you can actually enjoy the party instead of hovering near the oven
02 -
  • Chilling for at least two hours is what transforms this from a messy pudding into cohesive sliceable dessert
  • The cookie layer on the bottom becomes slightly soggy after a few hours which some people actually prefer
03 -
  • A zip top bag and rolling pin works if you do not have a food processor
  • Glutenfree cookies make this completely safe for anyone with wheat sensitivities

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