Easter Dirt Cake Casserole: A Festive No-Bake Spring Dessert
Easter Dirt Cake Casserole is a no-bake dessert featuring layers of crushed Oreos, a creamy vanilla pudding and cream cheese mixture, and a festive topping of pastel candies and mini Oreos. Perfect for spring gatherings, this indulgent treat is easy to make and always a hit at Easter celebrations.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 10-12 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
1 package (14 oz) Oreo cookies, crushed
1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
¼ 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 (e.g., M&M’s)
½ cup mini Oreo cookies (for topping)
Instructions
- Prepare the Oreo Crust: Crush the Oreos in a food processor or by placing them in a zip-top bag and crushing with a rolling pin. Set aside ½ cup of the crushed Oreos for the topping. Spread the remaining crushed Oreos evenly in the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish.
- Make the Cream Cheese Layer: In a mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese, softened butter, and powdered sugar until smooth and creamy. Gently fold in the thawed Cool Whip until fully combined.
- Prepare the Pudding Mixture: In a separate bowl, whisk together the vanilla pudding mix and cold milk until thickened, about 5 minutes. Gently fold the pudding into the cream cheese mixture until smooth.
- Assemble the Layers: Spread the cream cheese pudding mixture evenly over the Oreo crust in the baking dish. Sprinkle the reserved crushed Oreos over the top.
- Decorate and Chill: Garnish with mini Oreos and pastel-colored candy-coated chocolates. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.
Notes
- For a chocolate version, swap the vanilla pudding for chocolate pudding mix.
- To make this gluten-free, use gluten-free sandwich cookies instead of Oreos.
- Feel free to add other toppings like shredded coconut, sprinkles, or white chocolate shavings for added variety.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- This dessert can be made up to a day in advance.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
