Easter Dirt Cake

Submitted By: Heather Moss, Resident

This Easter Dirt Cake Casserole is a fun, colorful, and delicious no-bake dessert perfect for spring celebrations. Layers of creamy pudding, crushed cookies, and festive Easter candies create a whimsical treat that’s sure to delight kids and adults alike!

Ingredients
For the Pudding Mixture:
  • 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 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 (e.g., Cool Whip), thawed
For the Dirt Layers:
  • 1 package (14 oz) chocolate sandwich cookies (e.g., Oreos), crushed
 For Decoration:
  • 1 cup shredded coconut
  • Green food coloring
  • Easter candies (e.g., chocolate eggs, jellybeans, Peeps)
  • Miniature chocolate bunnies (optional)

Instructions

1. Prepare the Pudding Mixture:
  1. In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, butter, and powdered sugar until smooth.
  2. In a separate bowl, whisk together the pudding mix and cold milk until thickened (about 2 minutes).
  3. Fold the pudding mixture into the cream cheese mixture, then gently fold in the whipped topping until combined.
2. Make the “Dirt”:
  1. Place the chocolate sandwich cookies in a food processor and pulse until finely crushed. (Alternatively, place them in a zip-top bag and crush with a rolling pin.)
3. Assemble the Casserole:
  1. Spread a layer of the pudding mixture on the bottom of a 9×13-inch casserole dish.
  2. Sprinkle a layer of crushed cookies over the pudding.
  3. Repeat the layers, ending with a layer of crushed cookies on top.
4. Create the “Grass”:
  1. In a small bowl, combine the shredded coconut with a few drops of green food coloring. Toss until the coconut is evenly colored.
  2. Sprinkle the green coconut “grass” over the top layer of cookies.
5. Decorate:
  1. Arrange Easter candies, chocolate eggs, Peeps, and miniature chocolate bunnies on top of the coconut grass to create a festive scene.
6. Chill and Serve:
  1. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving to allow the layers to set.
  2. Serve with a large spoon and enjoy!
 
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