Description
This Dirt Pudding Recipe is a fun and delicious dessert featuring creamy vanilla pudding layered with crushed Oreos and topped with whipped topping and optional gummy worms. Ideal for parties or family gatherings, it combines smooth, sweet pudding and crunchy Oreo crumbs to create a nostalgic and delightful treat that’s sure to please all ages.
Ingredients
Scale
Oreo Crust
- 18 – 19 oz. Oreos
- 6 Tablespoons salted butter (melted)
Pudding Mixture
- 3 1/2 cups milk (whole or 2%)
- 2 boxes instant French vanilla pudding (3.4 oz each)
Cheesecake Layer
- 8 oz. cream cheese (softened to room temperature)
- 1 cup powdered sugar
Whipped Topping
- 12 ounces whipped topping (thawed)
Toppings (Optional)
- Gummy worms
Instructions
- Crush the Oreos: Place Oreos in a large ziplock bag and seal tightly. Use a rolling pin to crush them into a mixture of larger and smaller crumbs, avoiding pulverizing completely. Pour melted butter into the bag and shake well to combine. Set aside. Alternatively, you can use a food processor to crush the Oreos.
- Prepare the pudding: In a bowl, whisk together the milk and instant French vanilla pudding mix until the mixture begins to thicken, about 2 minutes. Set aside to start setting up.
- Make the cream cheese mixture: In the bowl of an electric mixer, beat the softened cream cheese and powdered sugar on medium-high speed until smooth and free of lumps.
- Combine pudding and cream cheese: Fold the pudding mixture into the cream cheese mixture, beating on low speed until fully combined. Then gently stir in the thawed whipped topping until the mixture is smooth and homogeneous.
- Assemble the dirt pudding: If using a large serving pail (8 inches tall or more), place the whipped topping lid upside down at the bottom to shorten the pail and allow the pudding to fill it completely. Begin layering by spreading a layer of the pudding mixture on the bottom, then a layer of the Oreo crumb mixture on top. Repeat the layering until all pudding and Oreo crumbs are used, finishing with a final layer of Oreo crumbs on top.
- Add final touches and chill: Arrange gummy worms on top as decoration if desired. Cover the pudding and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or ideally overnight to allow flavors to meld and pudding to fully set before serving.
Notes
- Creamy vanilla pudding paired with crumbled Oreos creates a beloved, nostalgic dessert enjoyed by both kids and adults.
- Using a mix of Oreo crumb sizes adds textural interest to the layers.
- Softened cream cheese ensures a smooth, lump-free mixture for the pudding base.
- Chilling overnight improves the flavor and texture of the final dessert.
- Optional gummy worms add a playful, colorful decoration perfect for themed parties or kids’ events.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 416 kcal
- Sugar: 40 g
- Sodium: 335 mg
- Fat: 21 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 53 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg
