Indulge in a delightful dessert with this easy and tasty Dirt Cake II recipe. Perfect for parties and special occasions, this fun dessert will impress both kids and adults. The combination of chocolate and creamy pudding layered with crushed cookies and gummy worms will create a wonderful treat that looks like dirt but tastes heavenly. Get ready to satisfy your sweet tooth with this simple yet fabulous dessert!
Ingredients
- 1 package (14.3 ounces) chocolate sandwich cookies
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 2 (3.9 ounces each) packages instant chocolate pudding mix
- 3 1/2 cups milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 container (8 ounces) whipped topping
- Gummy worms, for garnish
Directions
- Place the chocolate sandwich cookies in a resealable plastic bag. Using a rolling pin, crush the cookies until they resemble dirt.
- In a medium bowl, mix the crushed cookies with melted butter until well combined. Press the mixture into the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish to form the crust.
- In a separate bowl, beat the cream cheese and powdered sugar until creamy.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the chocolate pudding mix, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Fold the whipped topping into the chocolate pudding mixture until well combined.
- Spread half of the pudding mixture over the cookie crust in the baking dish.
- Sprinkle half of the crushed cookies over the pudding layer.
- Repeat the layers with the remaining pudding mixture and crushed cookies.
- Cover the baking dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or until set.
- Before serving, garnish the dirt cake with gummy worms for a fun and playful touch.
Interesting Facts
Dirt Cake is a popular dessert often served at children's birthday parties.
The combination of cookie crumbs and pudding is reminiscent of childhood treats.
Gummy worms are commonly used to decorate dirt cakes to resemble a garden or dirt pile.