Description

Dirt Pudding is a fun and nostalgic dessert that combines crushed Oreo cookies with creamy layers of vanilla pudding, cream cheese, and whipped topping. Perfect for parties, it’s typically served in a pail or a trifle bowl and garnished with gummy worms, creating a playful ‘dirt and worms’ theme that’s sure to delight kids and adults alike.

Ingredients

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Oreos and Butter

18 – 19 oz. Oreos (regular size, not Double Stuf)
6 Tablespoons salted butter (melted)

Pudding Mixture

3 1/2 cups milk (whole or 2%)
2 boxes instant French vanilla pudding mix (3.4 oz each)

Cream Cheese Mixture

8 oz. cream cheese (softened to room temperature)
1 cup powdered sugar
12 ounces whipped topping (thawed)

Garnish

Gummy worms (optional)

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Instructions

Crush Oreos: Place Oreos into a large ziplock bag, seal it, and crush them with a rolling pin until you have a mix of larger and smaller crumbs. Pour melted butter into the bag and shake to combine. Alternatively, use a food processor to crush the Oreos.
Prepare pudding: In a bowl, whisk together the milk and instant French vanilla pudding mix until it begins to thicken, about 2 minutes. Set aside.
Make cream cheese mixture: In the bowl of an electric mixer, beat the softened cream cheese and powdered sugar on medium-high speed until smooth and lump-free.
Combine pudding and cream cheese: Fold the pudding into the cream cheese mixture, beating on low speed until well combined. Then stir in the whipped topping until evenly incorporated.
Assemble layers: If using a large pail (8 inches or taller), place the whipped topping lid upside down at the bottom to shorten the container so pudding layers fill it completely. Layer pudding first, then the Oreo crumb mixture. Repeat to use all the ingredients, finishing with a layer of Oreo crumbs on top.
Garnish and chill: Arrange gummy worms on the top layer if desired. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight to allow flavors to meld and set before serving.

Notes

Prefer using regular Oreos rather than Double Stuf for best texture.
You can substitute any instant pudding flavor, though French vanilla is recommended.
If using cook-and-serve pudding mix, cook and chill it fully before mixing with other ingredients.
Dirt Pudding can be assembled in a 9 x 13 inch pan to create Dirt Cake or individual trifle cups.
Store covered in the refrigerator and consume within 3 days to avoid Oreo sogginess.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 416
Sugar: 30g
Sodium: 220mg
Fat: 22g
Saturated Fat: 12g
Unsaturated Fat: 8g
Trans Fat: 0.5g
Carbohydrates: 50g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 4g
Cholesterol: 45mg