Easy Easter Dirt Cake Casserole [No Bake]
This no-bake Easter Dirt Cake Casserole is a fun and festive dessert with creamy layers of pudding, cream cheese, and Cool Whip, all topped with crushed Oreos and Easter candy. It’s a simple and delicious treat that’s perfect for Easter celebrations!
Equipment
- Mixing bowls
- Hand mixer
- 9x13-inch baking dish
- Spatula
Ingredients
- 1 14.3 oz package Oreos (about 36 cookies, divided into 24 for the base and 12 for topping)
- 8 oz cream cheese softened
- ½ cup butter softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 16 oz Cool Whip thawed
- 2 3.3 oz boxes instant vanilla pudding
- 3 cups milk
- Easter candy such as Peeps, Robin eggs, pastel M&Ms, and sprinkles
Instructions
- Crush Oreos: Crush about 24 Oreos into fine crumbs and spread them evenly in the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish. Set aside.
- Make Cream Mixture: In a large bowl, use a hand mixer to beat the softened cream cheese and butter until smooth. Mix in the powdered sugar and Cool Whip until fully combined. Set aside.
- Prepare Pudding: In a separate bowl, whisk together the instant vanilla pudding mix and milk until thickened. Let it sit for about 2 minutes to fully set.
- Combine Mixtures: Gently fold the pudding mixture into the cream cheese mixture until smooth and fully combined.
- Layer the Dessert: Pour the cream mixture over the Oreo crumb layer in the baking dish, spreading it evenly.
- Add Topping: Crush the remaining 12 Oreos and sprinkle them over the top of the cake.
- Chill and Decorate: Cover and refrigerate for at least 3 hours to allow the layers to set. Right before serving, decorate with Easter candy such as Peeps, Robin eggs, pastel M&Ms, and sprinkles.
