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A rich, layered slice of Chocolate Pudding Dirt Cake showing dark cookie crumbs, white cream, and chocolate pudding layers.

Chocolate Pudding Dirt Cake

This recipe makes an ultra-creamy, no-bake dessert with a fun twist. Every spoonful is smooth, cool, and deeply satisfying. It is a nostalgic and indulgent treat.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 3 hours 15 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 8 people

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Whisk
  • 9x13-inch baking dish

Ingredients
  

For the Pudding Layer

  • 2 boxes chocolate pudding mix
  • 1 L cold milk
  • 500 ml whipped topping

For the Layers

  • 350 g crushed Oreos Reserve some for the top layer
  • 1 Chocolate shavings Optional

Instructions
 

  • Whisk the chocolate pudding mix and cold milk together in a large bowl until the mixture becomes thick. This usually takes about 5 minutes.
  • Gently fold the whipped topping into the thickened pudding mixture until just combined. Do not overmix.
  • Spread half of the crushed Oreo crumbs evenly across the bottom of your serving dish.
  • Spoon half of the pudding mixture over the cookie layer and spread it out evenly.
  • Repeat the layers: add the remaining crushed Oreos, followed by the remaining pudding mixture.
  • If using, sprinkle the top with chocolate shavings. Cover the dish and chill in the refrigerator for at least 3 hours before serving to allow it to set properly.

Notes

This dessert tastes best when fully chilled. The chilling time allows the pudding to firm up and the flavors to meld together.
By Emily Mitchell, Efficiency & Testing Coordinator at Recipes by Betty.
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