Dirt Pudding Recipe

Sand shovel scooping up Oreo Dirt Cake with gummy worms.

Creamy vanilla pudding and crumbled Oreos combine to make this much loved Oreo Dirt Dessert, or as we call it, Dirt Pudding!

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Prep Time: 30

Total Time: 4 30

Servings: 15

Calories: 416kcal

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Ingredients

18 - 19 oz. Oreos (*SEE NOTE 1)
6 Tablespoons salted butter (melted)
3 1/2 cups milk (whole or 2%)
2 boxes instant French vanilla pudding (3.4 oz each *SEE NOTE 2)
8 oz. cream cheese (softened to room temperature)
1 cup powdered sugar
12 ounces whipped topping (thawed)
Gummy worms (optional)

Instructions

Place Oreos in a large ziplock bag and seal. Use a rolling pin to crush Oreos. We like it best if there is a mix of larger and smaller crumbs, so don't feel the need to pulverize them completely. Pour melted butter in the bag and shake to combine. Set aside. Alternatively, use a food processor to crush the Oreos.
Whisk the milk and pudding mix together in a bowl until starting to thicken, about 2 minutes. Set aside.
Place the cream cheese and powdered sugar in the bowl of an electric mixer. Beat on medium high speed until the mixture is smooth and no lumps remain.
Fold the pudding in, beating on low speed until well combined. Stir in whipped topping.
If you're using a large pail to serve the pudding (8 inches or taller), place the whipped topping lid upside down in the bottom. This shortens the pail and makes it so the pudding will go all the way up to the top. Place a layer of pudding at the bottom, followed by a layer of the Oreo mixture. Repeat layers until both are gone, ending with the Oreos. Arrange gummy worms on top. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.

Notes

Note 1: We prefer using regular Oreos, not Double Stuf. Use 1 1/2 of the standard size packages of Oreos if you don't have family size.
Note 2: You can use any flavor of pudding you like, but French vanilla is our personal favorite. If you use cook and serve, you MUST cook the pudding first, then allow it to chill completely in the fridge before proceeding with the recipe.
Note 3: Dirt Pudding can also be layered into a 9 x 13 inch pan to make a Dirt Cake, or layered in a trifle bowl or individual cups.

Note 4: Dirt Pudding will keep, covered, in the fridge for about 3 days. It is still safe to eat beyond this, but the Oreos start to get a little too mushy after that point.