Easter Dirt Cake Casserole (Print-Friendly Version)

Creamy layers of chocolate, cookies, and whipped topping topped with candies offer a playful spring dessert.

# What You'll Need:

→ Cream Mixture

01 - 225 grams cream cheese, softened
02 - 115 grams unsalted butter, softened
03 - 180 grams powdered sugar
04 - 5 millilitres vanilla extract
05 - 450 grams whipped topping

→ Pudding Layer

06 - 190 grams instant vanilla pudding mix
07 - 700 millilitres cold milk

→ Crust and Topping

08 - 405 grams chocolate sandwich cookies, crushed
09 - 225 grams gummy worms or pastel candies, for decoration

# How to Make It:

01 - Place softened cream cheese and butter in a large mixing bowl.
02 - With a hand mixer or stand mixer, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth and creamy.
03 - Gradually mix in powdered sugar, beating until fully incorporated.
04 - Stir in vanilla extract until evenly distributed.
05 - In a separate bowl, whisk instant vanilla pudding mix with cold milk until slightly thickened.
06 - Add pudding mixture to the cream cheese base and blend until smooth.
07 - Gently fold whipped topping into the combined mixture until fully blended and fluffy.
08 - Crush chocolate sandwich cookies in a resealable bag with a rolling pin or use a food processor.
09 - Set aside 60 grams (about 1/2 cup) of the crushed cookies for topping.
10 - Fold remaining crushed cookies into the pudding mixture, distributing evenly.
11 - Spread the entire mixture evenly in a casserole dish, smoothing the top.
12 - Sprinkle reserved cookie crumbs over the surface, creating a uniform layer.
13 - Arrange gummy worms or pastel candies on top to resemble a festive spring garden.
14 - Refrigerate for at least two hours or until fully chilled and set.
15 - Cut into portions and serve chilled.

# Additional Tips:

01 - Ensure both cream cheese and butter are fully softened for a silky-smooth base.
02 - Chill overnight for a firmer consistency.
03 - A pinch of salt in the cream cheese mixture can balance sweetness.
04 - Swap chocolate sandwich cookies for specialty varieties to customize flavor.

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