Description
Easter Dirt Cake Dessert is a whimsical and delicious treat that’s perfect for spring celebrations. With layers of creamy pudding, crushed chocolate cookies, and vibrant Easter candies, this no-bake dessert is as delightful to make as it is to eat. It’s easy enough for kids to help with, making it an enjoyable family activity that results in a stunning centerpiece for your holiday table. Whether you’re celebrating Easter, hosting a birthday party, or just looking for a fun dessert recipe, this colorful cake will impress guests of all ages.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 (3.4 oz) packages instant vanilla pudding mix
- 3 cups cold milk
- 8 oz whipped topping (e.g., Cool Whip), thawed
- 14 oz chocolate sandwich cookies, crushed
- 1 cup shredded coconut
- Green food coloring
- Assorted Easter candies (e.g., chocolate eggs, jellybeans)
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, beat together softened cream cheese, butter, and powdered sugar until smooth.
- In another bowl, whisk the vanilla pudding mix with cold milk for about 2 minutes until thickened.
- Fold the pudding into the cream cheese mixture and then gently add the whipped topping.
- Crush the chocolate cookies into fine crumbs using a food processor or rolling pin.
- Layer half of the pudding mixture in a 9×13-inch dish followed by half of the cookie crumbs; repeat layers finishing with cookie crumbs on top.
- Mix shredded coconut with green food coloring and sprinkle over the dessert; decorate with Easter candies as desired.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 345
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: For added flavor, try using flavored pudding mixes like chocolate or butterscotch. Customize toppings based on seasonal themes or personal preferences.