Easter Dirt Cake Casserole

Easter is a time for celebrating spring, family, and, of course, delicious food! If you’re looking for a fun and easy dessert that will impress your guests, this Easter Dirt Cake Casserole is the perfect choice. This no-bake dessert combines the creamy sweetness of vanilla pudding, the richness of cream cheese, and the crunch of Oreo cookies. Top it off with pastel-colored candies and mini Oreos for a festive touch that will have everyone talking. It’s a treat that’s as fun to make as it is to eat!

Ingredients
To make this Easter Dirt Cake Casserole, you’ll need a handful of simple ingredients. Here’s a list to gather everything you need:

1 package (14 oz) Oreo cookies, crushed
1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
¼ cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup powdered sugar
1 package (3.4 oz) instant vanilla pudding mix
2 cups cold milk
1 container (8 oz) whipped topping (Cool Whip), thawed
1 cup pastel-colored candy-coated chocolates (e.g., M&M’s)
½ cup mini Oreo cookies (for topping)
How to Make Easter Dirt Cake Casserole
Step 1: Prepare the Crust
To start, create the base for your Dirt Cake Casserole with crushed Oreos. The Oreos provide the perfect crunchy contrast to the creamy filling.

Take your 14 oz package of Oreos and crush them into small pieces. You can use a food processor for a fine crumb or place the cookies in a plastic bag and crush them with a rolling pin for a more rustic texture.
Press the crushed Oreos into the bottom of a casserole dish (about 9×13 inches). This will form the crust that gives the cake its signature “dirt” look. Press the crumbs firmly into the dish to make sure it stays together.
Step 2: Make the Cream Cheese Filling
The filling for this Easter Dirt Cake Casserole is what makes it so creamy and irresistible. The combination of cream cheese, butter, and powdered sugar creates a rich, smooth filling.

In a medium-sized mixing bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese and unsalted butter until smooth and creamy. You can use a hand mixer or stand mixer for this step.
Gradually add 1 cup of powdered sugar to the cream cheese mixture, beating until it’s fully incorporated and smooth.
Step 3: Prepare the Vanilla Pudding Layer
The next layer is the instant vanilla pudding, which adds sweetness and a creamy texture to the casserole. This step is quick and easy, as you’ll be using instant pudding mix.

In a separate bowl, whisk together the instant vanilla pudding mix and cold milk. Be sure to use 2 cups of cold milk as specified, or the pudding won’t set properly.
Continue whisking the pudding until it begins to thicken. This should only take a few minutes.
Step 4: Combine the Layers
Now it’s time to put it all together!