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Heavenly Easter Dirt Cake Casserole Recipe

Heavenly Easter Dirt Cake Casserole Recipe


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  • Total Time: 2 hours 20 minutes
  • Yield: 11 1x

Description

Sinful Easter dirt cake combines childhood nostalgia with playful dessert design. Chocolate crumbles and creamy layers create a whimsical treat you’ll crave at springtime gatherings.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 package (8 oz / 226 g) cream cheese, softened
  • ½ cup (113 g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 3 cups (720 ml) cold milk
  • 2 packages (3.4 oz / 96 g each) instant vanilla pudding mix
  • 1 package (14 oz / 397 g) chocolate sandwich cookies (e.g., oreos), crushed
  • 1 cup (120 g) powdered sugar
  • 1 container (8 oz / 226 g) whipped topping (e.g., cool whip), thawed
  • 1 cup (80 g) shredded coconut
  • green food coloring
  • easter candies (e.g., chocolate eggs, jellybeans, peeps)
  • miniature chocolate bunnies (optional)

Instructions

  1. Creamy Base Creation: Whip cream cheese, softened butter, and powdered sugar into a silky, uniform mixture using an electric mixer until smooth and well-combined.
  2. Pudding Preparation: Whisk pudding mix with cold milk until it transforms into a thick, luxurious cream, then gently fold into the cream cheese blend along with whipped topping to create a light, airy texture.
  3. Cookie Transformation: Pulverize chocolate sandwich cookies into fine crumbs using a food processor or by crushing in a sealed plastic bag with a rolling pin.
  4. Layering Foundation: In a 9×13-inch dish, construct alternating layers by spreading pudding mixture evenly and generously sprinkling cookie crumbs, ensuring complete coverage with the final layer being cookie crumbs.
  5. Grass Garnish: Tint shredded coconut with green food coloring, tossing until achieving a uniform, bright green color that mimics a springtime landscape.
  6. Festive Decoration: Artfully arrange Easter treats like chocolate eggs, colorful Peeps, and miniature chocolate bunnies across the green coconut surface.
  7. Chilling and Serving: Refrigerate for at least two hours to allow layers to meld, then serve chilled, scooping to reveal the playful, layered dessert masterpiece.

Notes

  • Crumb Crushing Technique: Use a rolling pin or food processor to create fine, even cookie crumbs for a consistent texture and smooth layering.
  • Chilling is Crucial: Allow at least two hours of refrigeration to help layers set properly and enhance the dessert’s creamy, rich flavor profile.
  • Color Blending Hack: Mix green food coloring thoroughly with coconut by shaking in a sealed bag to achieve uniform, vibrant “grass” decoration.
  • Texture Balance Tip: Fold whipped topping gently to maintain light, airy consistency without deflating the mixture’s delicate structure.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 2 hours
  • Category: Desserts
  • Method: Mixing
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 11
  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 23 g
  • Sodium: 200 mg
  • Fat: 18 g
  • Saturated Fat: 10 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 37 g
  • Fiber: 1 g
  • Protein: 3 g
  • Cholesterol: 30 mg