Pumpkin Patch Dirt Cake
A no-bake dirt cake with a fall twist — creamy pudding and crushed Oreo "dirt" topped with candy pumpkins for a dessert that looks just like a mini pumpkin patch.
Servings: 12
Calories: 439kcal
Cost: $12.65, $1.05 per Serving
Ingredients
- 2 3.9-ounce packages instant chocolate pudding mix
- 3 cups cold milk
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter softened
- 1 16-ounce container frozen whipped topping, thawed
- 1 family-size package Oreo cookies crushed
- Mini pumpkin candies for decorating
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the instant chocolate pudding mix and cold milk for about 2 minutes, until smooth. Let the pudding sit for 5 minutes to thicken.
- In a separate large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and butter until light and smooth.
- Gradually beat the prepared pudding into the cream cheese mixture until completely smooth and no lumps remain.
- Gently fold in the thawed whipped topping until fully incorporated.
- Place the Oreo cookies in a food processor and pulse until they resemble fine crumbs. If you don't have a food processor, place the cookies in a large zip-top bag and crush them with a rolling pin.
- Spread half of the crushed Oreo crumbs evenly into the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish.
- Spoon the pudding mixture over the Oreo layer and spread it into an even layer.
- Sprinkle the remaining crushed Oreo crumbs evenly over the top.
- Arrange the mini pumpkin candies over the crushed cookies to create a festive pumpkin patch.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving, or overnight for the best flavor and texture.
Notes
Let the cream cheese and butter come completely to room temperature before mixing to prevent lumps.
Refrigerating overnight gives the dessert the best flavor and allows it to set firmly.
Crush the Oreos with the cream filling still inside for the best flavor and texture.
Keep leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. The Oreo crumbs will gradually soften as the dessert sits.
Nutrition
Calories: 439kcal | Carbohydrates: 57g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 42mg | Sodium: 527mg | Potassium: 291mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 38g | Vitamin A: 536IU | Calcium: 146mg | Iron: 5mg
