Make Over Dirt Dessert
Indulge in a lighter twist on a nostalgic favorite with this "Make Over Dirt Dessert." Perfect for family gatherings or playful events, this no-bake treat is quick to prepare, requiring just 20 minutes of your time. Featuring crushed chocolate sandwich cookies, a creamy blend of lite cream cheese, low-fat whipped topping, and fat-free chocolate pudding, it's a luscious yet guilt-conscious dessert you can feel good about serving. Layers of rich pudding and cookie crumbs come together in individual cups or a trifle dish, topped off with optional gummi worms and mini chocolate chips for a whimsical touch. With its lower-fat ingredients and kid-friendly appeal, this chilled dessert is guaranteed to be a hit. Perfect as a fun, layered chocolate dessert or a healthier take on the classic dirt pudding, this recipe is sure to satisfy both sweet cravings and a love for nostalgia.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 20 pieces Chocolate sandwich cookies
- 8 ounces Lite cream cheese, softened
- 8 ounces Low-fat whipped topping
- 1 package (3.9 ounces) Fat-free instant chocolate pudding mix
- 2 cups Skim milk
- 6 pieces Gummi worms (for garnish, optional)
- 2 tablespoons Mini chocolate chips (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
Place the chocolate sandwich cookies in a resealable plastic bag and crush them into fine crumbs using a rolling pin. Reserve about 1/4 cup of the crumbs for garnish and set both portions aside.
In a medium mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy.
Add the whipped topping to the cream cheese and gently fold together until well combined.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the fat-free instant chocolate pudding mix and skim milk for about 2 minutes, or until the pudding begins to thicken.
Gently fold the prepared chocolate pudding into the cream cheese and whipped topping mixture until fully incorporated.
In small serving cups or a trifle dish, layer the dessert starting with a layer of crushed cookies, followed by the chocolate pudding mixture. Repeat until the containers are filled, ending with a layer of cookie crumbs on top.
If desired, garnish with reserved cookie crumbs, gummi worms, and mini chocolate chips for a playful finish.
Chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving to allow the flavors to meld and the dessert to set properly. Serve cold and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4594 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 203.8 g | 261% | |
| Saturated Fat | 76.5 g | 382% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 136 mg | 45% | |
| Sodium | 4257 mg | 185% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 628.1 g | 228% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 22.1 g | 79% | |
| Total Sugars | 372.1 g | ||
| Protein | 56.1 g | 112% | |
| Vitamin D | 5.4 mcg | 27% | |
| Calcium | 1130 mg | 87% | |
| Iron | 25.2 mg | 140% | |
| Potassium | 2273 mg | 48% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
