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Close-up of a glass dish filled with layered Classic Dirt Cake, topped with crushed cookies and gummy worms.

Classic Dirt Cake

This dessert instantly reminds me of school parties and family picnics where the dessert table was always surrounded by kids first. It’s impossible not to smile when you serve this one.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 4 hours 20 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 10 people

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Electric mixer
  • Serving dish

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Base and Layers

  • 500 g Chocolate sandwich cookies Crushed

For the Cream Filling

  • 250 g Cream cheese
  • 120 g Butter
  • 200 g Powdered sugar
  • 400 ml Whipped topping

For the Pudding Layer

  • 2 boxes Chocolate pudding mix
  • 1 L Cold milk

For Topping

  • 1 Gummy worms As needed

Instructions
 

  • Beat the cream cheese, butter, and powdered sugar together until the mixture is smooth.
  • Prepare the chocolate pudding according to package directions using the cold milk. Fold the prepared pudding into the cream cheese mixture.
  • Gently fold the whipped topping into the pudding and cream mixture until just combined.
  • Layer the crushed cookies and the cream mixture in a serving dish. Start and end with a layer of crushed cookies.
  • Top the cake with gummy worms. Chill the dessert for at least 4 hours before serving.

Notes

This recipe is easy to assemble and works well in a large trifle bowl or individual cups for a fun presentation.
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