Description
Delight in layers of creamy chocolate pudding and crunchy cookies, making Christmas dirt cake a fun, festive dessert that will charm everyone at your holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package (3.9 oz) instant chocolate pudding mix
- 2 cups whole milk
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup Cool Whip
- 15 chocolate sandwich cookies (such as Oreos), crushed
- Additional Cool Whip (optional)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the chocolate pudding mix and whole milk until smooth. Set aside for a few minutes.
- In another bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until fluffy. Fold in half of the Cool Whip until well combined.
- Gently fold the pudding mixture into the cream cheese mixture until swirled but not fully blended.
- Place chocolate sandwich cookies in a resealable plastic bag and crush them into fine crumbs using a rolling pin or similar tool.
- In a trifle dish or large bowl, layer half of the crushed cookie crumbs at the bottom.
- Top with half of the creamy filling mixture.
- Repeat layering with remaining cookie crumbs and creamy filling, finishing with a layer of crushed cookies on top.
- Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving to let flavors meld together.
- Serve chilled, topped with extra Cool Whip if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 130g)
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: You can substitute any favorite chocolate cookie for added flavor. For a festive twist, consider adding peppermint extract or seasonal sprinkles between layers. Allow each layer to chill slightly before adding the next for distinct layers.