Easter Dirt Cake Casserole
Celebrate Easter with this easy and festive Easter Dirt Cake Casserole! Layers of crushed Oreos, creamy pudding, fluffy whipped topping, and colorful pastel candies make it a no-bake dessert that's perfect for your Easter table or any springtime celebration.
Equipment
- Food processor (or zip-top bag and rolling pin)
- Electric mixer
- Mixing bowls
- 9x13-inch glass baking dish
- - Spatula
Ingredients
- 1 package 14 oz Oreo cookies, crushed
- 1 package 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 package 3.4 oz instant vanilla pudding mix
- 2 cups cold milk
- 1 container 8 oz whipped topping (Cool Whip), thawed
- 1 cup pastel-colored candy-coated chocolates such as M&M’s
- 1/2 cup mini Oreo cookies for topping
Instructions
- In a food processor or with a rolling pin, crush the Oreo cookies into fine crumbs. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, butter, and powdered sugar together until smooth and creamy.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the vanilla pudding mix and cold milk for about 2 minutes until thickened.
- Fold the pudding mixture into the cream cheese mixture.
- Gently fold in the whipped topping until fully combined.
- Spread half of the crushed Oreos evenly into the bottom of a 9x13-inch glass dish.
- Spread the creamy pudding mixture evenly over the Oreo base.
- Sprinkle the remaining crushed Oreos on top.
- Decorate with pastel-colored candies and mini Oreo cookies.
Notes
Use softened cream cheese and butter for the smoothest texture.
Fold gently when mixing in the whipped topping to keep the mixture light and fluffy.
Feel free to swap the vanilla pudding with cheesecake or white chocolate pudding for a fun twist!
This dessert can be made a day in advance — the flavors only get better with time.
Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Freezing is not recommended as the texture may change.