Oreo Dirt Cake Recipe (2024)

Oreo Dirt Cake Recipe is one of the best no bake desserts that takes just minutes to prepare. Lots of yummy Oreo cookies combine with a decadent pudding and cream cheese mixture for the best dirt cake recipe.

Dirt Cake is one of the easiest dessert recipes. The rich layers are easy to make and they taste so rich. If you loved our No Bake Oreo Pie Recipe, you are going to love this recipe for dirt cake with Oreos. It is a really easy No Bake Oreo Dessert.

I also make Dirt Cups when I prefer to use individual servings. Another favorite is Chocolate Covered Oreos and Oreo Stuffed Cookies.

Why we love this recipe

• No Bake Recipe. No need to heat up the oven with this easy recipe.
• Luscious Layers. Each bite is creamy and delicious.
• Easy to make. With a few ingredients, this recipe is so simple for a birthday party or any occasion.

Dirt Cake Ingredients

• Oreos
• Cream Cheese
• Butter
• Powdered Sugar
• Cool Whip
• Instant Vanilla Pudding Mix

Get the complete ingredient list and instructions for this recipe at the bottom.

Dirt Cake Variations

• Add gummy worms to the top of the dirt cake. This is always a huge hit and the kids go crazy over this.

• Make individual servings of dirt cake in small cups. I like to use the small clear cups and put a few gummy worms on top. This is great for parties as well and everyone can just grab a cup.

• Chocolate lovers might want to substitute chocolate pudding for the vanilla pudding. It is super rich and decadent though.

• Use whipped cream instead of cool whip. You can easily substitute a homemade whipped cream for the cool whip in this recipe.

• Use your favorite flavor of Oreos. This recipe can easily be made with your favorite flavor of Oreos so don’t be afraid to mix it up some.
• Trifle dish. Make this dessert in a glass bowl and you can see the pretty layers.
• Seasonal. Transform this recipe into Easter Dirt Cake.

How to Make Dirt Cake Recipe

Step 1. Start by crushing the Oreo cookies. Place the cookie crumbs in the bottom of the 9×13 baking dish.

Step 2. Combine the cream cheese and butter until smooth in a large bowl. Mix cream cheese and powdered sugar. Then fold in whipped topping and set aside.

Step 3. Get out a separate bowl. Whisk together the instant pudding mix, milk and vanilla. Fold this mixture in with the cream cheese mixture. Pour the mixture over the cookies.

Step 4. Finally, sprinkle the remaining Oreo crumbs. After topping with remaining cookie crumbs, allow to set in the fridge a few hours before serving.

Oreo Dirt Cake Tips

• Crushing Oreos – We recommend crushing the entire Oreo Cookie with the cream filling.
• Pudding Flavors – You can try different flavors of pudding. You can even mix it with peanut butter for a change in the flavor.
• Pudding Texture – This pudding should have be able to hold its shape with a creamy texture. If your pudding is watery make sure you pudding is instant pudding.
• Whole Milk – When mixing the pudding, make sure that you use whole milk.
• Fold in Ingredients – When combining the ingredients, make sure you fold in the ingredients and not mix them together.
• Softened Ingredients – Before combining ingredients make sure your cream cheese and butter has softened.
• Serving – Before serving the dirt cake, make sure you chill the cake for at least 2 hours. This ensures that you give time for the pudding to set up.

FAQ

Try these easy Desserts with Oreos

• Easy Caramel Cheesecake Recipe with Oreo Crust
• Oreo Magic Bars
• Oreo Pudding Pie
• Easy Oreo Cheesecake Bars
• Oreo Dump Cake
• Dirt Cake Recipe without Cream Cheese

I’m so excited for you make this recipe. Please leave a comment once you do!