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Halloween Oreo Dirt Cake

Halloween Oreo dirt cake layers finely crushed Oreo cookies with a smooth vanilla pudding and cream cheese filling. Gummy worms and candy pumpkins give this no-bake dessert a festive finish after at least 4 hours of chilling.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
chilling 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 520
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the cookie layers
  • 1 package (14.3 oz) Oreo cookies
For the filling
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese softened
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 packages (3.4 oz each) instant vanilla pudding mix
  • 3 cups cold milk
  • 1 tub (12 oz) frozen whipped topping thawed
For the Halloween topping
  • 12 gummy worms
  • 12 candy pumpkins

Equipment

  • 1 9x13-inch dish
  • 1 electric mixer

Method
 

Make cookie layers
  1. Place the Oreo cookies in a large resealable bag.
  2. Crush the cookies finely with a rolling pin.
  3. Spread half of the cookie crumbs evenly in the bottom of a 9x13-inch dish.
  4. Set the remaining crumbs aside.
Make filling
  1. Beat the butter, cream cheese, and powdered sugar in a large bowl until smooth and creamy.
  2. Whisk the pudding mixes and cold milk in a separate bowl for 2 minutes, until thickened.
  3. Fold the pudding into the cream cheese mixture until smooth.
  4. Fold in the thawed whipped topping until no streaks remain.
Assemble and chill
  1. Spread the filling evenly over the cookie layer.
  2. Sprinkle the remaining cookie crumbs over the top.
  3. Arrange the gummy worms and candy pumpkins on top.
  4. Cover the dish.
  5. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving.

Notes

For neat slices, chill the cake until fully set before serving. Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days; freezing is not recommended because the whipped topping and pudding filling can change texture. For a dairy-free variation, use dairy-free butter, cream cheese, milk, pudding mix, and whipped topping, checking that the cookies and candies are also dairy-free.