Oklahoma Dirt Cake
Indulge in the nostalgic charm of Oklahoma Dirt Cake—a no-bake dessert that’s as fun to make as it is to eat! This creamy, layered treat features decadent crushed chocolate sandwich cookies that resemble "dirt," paired with a luscious filling made from cream cheese, whipped topping, and silky vanilla pudding. Perfect for potluck gatherings or kid-friendly celebrations, it’s assembled in just 25 minutes and served chilled for a cool, refreshing finish. Complete the presentation with a mini decorative shovel for a playful twist that’s guaranteed to wow guests. Simple, sweet, and irresistibly creamy, this classic dirt cake is a crowd-pleasing dessert you'll want to make again and again!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 36 pieces chocolate sandwich cookies (e.g., Oreo)
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 0.5 cups unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 packages (3.4 ounces each) instant vanilla pudding mix
- 3 cups cold whole milk
- 12 ounces whipped topping (e.g., Cool Whip), thawed
- 1 piece mini plastic or decorative shovel (optional)
Instructions
Place the chocolate sandwich cookies in a food processor and pulse until they are finely crushed, resembling dirt. Reserve about 1/4 cup of crushed cookies for garnish, if desired.
In a medium mixing bowl, use an electric mixer to beat the softened cream cheese and unsalted butter together until smooth and well combined.
Gradually add the powdered sugar to the cream cheese mixture, mixing until fully incorporated. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the instant vanilla pudding mix and cold whole milk until the mixture is thickened and smooth, about 2-3 minutes.
Gently fold the whipped topping into the pudding mixture until well combined and no streaks remain.
Carefully fold the cream cheese mixture into the pudding-whipped topping mixture until fully combined, creating a creamy filling.
To assemble the cake, begin by layering a portion of the crushed cookies into the bottom of a 9x13-inch dish or serving container. Spread a layer of the cream filling evenly over the cookie crumbs.
Repeat the layers of crushed cookies and cream filling until all the ingredients are used, finishing with a layer of crushed cookies on top.
Sprinkle the reserved cookie crumbs over the top for garnish, if desired, and decorate with a mini shovel to enhance the 'dirt' theme.
Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or until well chilled. Serve cold and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
5417 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 301.3 g | 386% | |
| Saturated Fat | 167.2 g | 836% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 581 mg | 194% | |
| Sodium | 5100 mg | 222% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 666.0 g | 242% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.6 g | 41% | |
| Total Sugars | 475.7 g | ||
| Protein | 51.2 g | 102% | |
| Vitamin D | 9.3 mcg | 46% | |
| Calcium | 1198 mg | 92% | |
| Iron | 14.9 mg | 83% | |
| Potassium | 1802 mg | 38% | |
*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.
