Description
Easter Dirt Cake Casserole is a festive, no-bake dessert made with layers of creamy pudding, crushed cookies, and fun Easter candies. It’s an easy and whimsical treat perfect for spring celebrations.
Ingredients
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- 1 package (14.3 oz) chocolate sandwich cookies (like Oreos), crushed
- 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 packages (3.4 oz each) instant vanilla pudding mix
- 3 cups cold milk
- 1 container (8 oz) whipped topping (like Cool Whip), thawed
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups Easter candies (e.g., chocolate eggs, jelly beans, bunny marshmallows)
- Green-tinted shredded coconut or green sprinkles (optional, for grass effect)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, beat cream cheese, butter, and powdered sugar until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together pudding mix and milk until thickened, about 2 minutes.
- Fold whipped topping and vanilla extract into the pudding mixture.
- Gently mix pudding mixture into the cream cheese mixture until combined.
- In a 9×13-inch casserole dish, layer half of the crushed cookies on the bottom.
- Spread the pudding mixture evenly over the cookie layer.
- Top with the remaining crushed cookies to resemble dirt.
- Decorate with Easter candies and green-tinted coconut or sprinkles.
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving to set.
Notes
- Crush cookies in a food processor or in a zip-top bag with a rolling pin.
- Use chocolate pudding for a richer look and flavor variation.
- Make it a day ahead for best results and easy prep on Easter day.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg