1packageOreo cookies, crushed (with filling)15.5 oz
¼cupunsalted buttersoftened
1packagecream cheese, softened8 oz
¾cuppowdered sugar
2 ¾cupmilkany variety
2boxesinstant chocolate pudding mix3.4 oz each
12ozCool Whip
For the graveyard
12Nutter butter cookies
10ozGhirardelli white chocolate melting wafers
1cupassorted candy corn and pumpkins
¼cupmelted Ghirardelli chocolate wafers
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter, cream cheese, and powdered sugar until fluffy. Set aside.
In a bowl, whisk together the milk with instant pudding, until no clumps appear.
Pour pudding mix into cream cheese mixture. Beat until well blended, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed.
Fold in Cool Whip.
Arrange in a 13 x 9 by pouring half the Oreos in the bottom, topped with the filling, then the remaining Oreos on top.
Refrigerate for at least 2 hours until set.
For the graveyard, melt white chocolate according to package directions. Dunk almost the entire Nutter butter into the candy coating. Lay on parchment paper to set.
Melt chocolate wafers according to package directions. Spoon into a ziploc bag and snip off the corner. Pipe "RIP" onto the white chocolate dipped "tombstones".
Arrange Nutter butters (after they have set) onto the dirt pudding cake right before serving. Add candy corn and candy pumpkins to the scene. ENJOY.
Notes
How Should You Store Dirt Cake?Enjoy your dirt cake within 3 days for best taste. Store tightly covered with cling wrap in the fridge! Keep in mind that the cookies “tombstones” may get soft after a day or two.
Why did my dirt cake come out runny?When a dirt cake comes out runny, it’s usually because you accidentally used cook and serve pudding mix! Make sure the box says “INSTANT” pudding mix before adding it to this cake recipe.
Can I use other flavors of pudding in dirt cake?Yes. I love this with vanilla pudding too, or you’re welcome to experiment with your favorite pudding flavors. Make sure it’s a pudding that tastes good with chocolate cookies!