Easter Dirt Cake is a yummy treat that looks like a garden but tastes sweet!
It’s made with layers of chocolate cookies that look like dirt, creamy pudding-like mud, and cute candies like gummy worms on top! It’s fun to make and even more fun to eat. Let’s learn how to make this tasty treat together!
An Easter Dessert to Love!
Easter is a special time when we get together with friends and family to enjoy yummy food like Deviled Eggs and Carrot Cake. We also love Easter desserts!
Easter Dirt Cake is a fun twist on our favourite Dirt Cake. We add a few extra things to make it super tasty and perfect for Easter!
Why we love “Easter Dirt Cake”
We love Easter Dirt Cake because it’s like eating a yummy garden! It has chocolatey cookies that taste great and creamy pudding that’s super soft. And the best part? It looks so cool with candy worms on top! It’s fun to make and even more fun to eat with friends and family.
Making Easter Dirt Cake is quick and easy!
- It only takes about 15 minutes to put together. After that, it just needs to sit in the fridge to get cold and ready.
- It’s not hard to make at all, and the best part is how yummy it turns out!
- It has PEEPS and Oreos in it, which taste good together. Kids love this cake, and grown-ups do too! It’s a treat everyone enjoys.
Ingredients
- Oreos (you can use different flavours)
- Cream cheese
- Butter (without salt)
- Powdered sugar
- Cool Whip (it makes it fluffy)
- Instant white chocolate pudding (make sure it’s instant!)
- Milk (whole or 2% works best)
- Vanilla flavour
- Easter candy like PEEP bunnies, edible grass, or candy Easter eggs
- Crushed Oreo crumbs (you can crush them in a bag with a rolling pin)
These ingredients make a yummy cake that looks like a garden!
JUST LAYER AND CHILL!
- Oreo Crust:
Crush 2/3 of a package of Oreos and put them at the bottom of a baking pan (9×13 inches). Leave it aside.
- Creamy Layer:
Mix cream cheese and soft butter until it’s smooth. Add powdered sugar and fold in whipped topping (like Cool Whip). Leave it aside.
- Pudding Mix:
In another big bowl, mix pudding, milk, and vanilla. Then, fold this mix into the cream cheese mix. Pour it over the crumbly Oreo base.
- Toppings:
Sprinkle the remaining crushed Oreos on top. Let it sit for a few hours in the fridge until it’s ready to eat. Add marshmallow PEEPS, edible grass, and colourful Easter M&Ms or sprinkles on top before serving.
AVOIDING RUNNY CREAM
- Making Pudding:
Instead of following the pudding box instructions, mix both pudding packets with 3 cups of cold milk until it’s smooth like pudding.
- Mixing Cream:
When mixing the cream layer, be gentle. Don’t refrain from mixing too much, or it might become runny and lose its creamy texture.
- Keeping Cold:
Keep the creamy mixture cold. If your kitchen is warm, chill the metal bowl in the freezer before mixing to keep everything cold.
- Softening Butter and Cream Cheese:
Ensure the butter and cream cheese are soft but not melted. Could you not keep them cool before using them?
These steps will help ensure your Easter Dirt Cake is yummy and creamy!
RECIPE TIPS
- Individual Servings:
You can make smaller portions instead of making one big dessert in a 9×13 dish. Use plastic party cups, mini pie tins, or Dixie cups. Fill these with the pudding mixture, sprinkle Oreos on top, and add fun decorations. Remember to have spoons ready for eating!
- Making Edible Grass:
You can make edible grass using coconut:
- In a bowl, put 1/8 to 1/4 cup of shredded coconut.
- Add 1-2 drops of green food colouring and stir.
- Add food colouring, one drop at a time, until it looks right.
- Sprinkle the coconut grass over the dirt cake for a fun decoration.
These tips make your Easter Dirt Cake even more special and tasty!
STRONG INFORMATION
- Making Ahead:
You can make this Peep Cake up to 24 hours before you want to eat it. Cover it with plastic wrap and keep it in the fridge. Keep the 1/3 of the Oreos you set aside in a Ziploc bag.
- Adding Toppings:
When you’re ready to serve, sprinkle the reserved Oreos on top and decorate with Easter candies.
- Storing:
Wrap the Easter Dirt Cake tightly with plastic wrap or foil and put it in the fridge. It will stay good for up to 3 days. If candies are on top, you should take them off before storing them.
- Freezing:
You can freeze this dish, but it will be different when it thaws. It’s best to keep it from freezing if you’re making it ahead of time, only if you have leftovers. Take off any Easter candies and put the leftovers into small containers. Freeze them for up to 1 month. Let them thaw on the counter before eating, like ice cream.
These tips help keep your Easter Dirt Cake fresh and tasty!
CONCLUSION
Easter Dirt Cake is a fun and yummy treat for Easter! You can make it with Oreos, pudding, and creamy layers. Don’t remember to add colorful candies/sprinkles/M&Ms on top, like PEEPS and edible grass. You can make it ahead of time and keep it in the fridge until you’re ready to eat. It’s a delicious dessert that everyone will love!
