Easter Dirt Cake Casserole
This festive no-bake Easter Dirt Cake Casserole features layers of crushed golden cookies, creamy pudding, and candy decorations. It's a fun and whimsical dessert perfect for spring gatherings.
Equipment
- Mixing Bowls
- Hand Mixer or Stand Mixer
- Food processor
- 9x13 casserole dish
Ingredients
Crust and Layers
- 1 package golden sandwich cookies crushed
- 2 packages instant vanilla pudding mix
- 3 cups milk cold
- 1 package cream cheese softened
- 0.5 cup powdered sugar
- 0.25 cup butter softened
- 1 container whipped topping thawed
Toppings
- green-tinted coconut flakes for decoration
- pastel chocolate eggs or candy-coated eggs
- bunny-shaped or chick marshmallows optional
Instructions
- Crush the golden sandwich cookies in a food processor until they resemble fine crumbs.
- In a bowl, beat together cream cheese, butter, and powdered sugar until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, whisk the pudding mix with cold milk until thickened. Fold in the whipped topping.
- Combine both mixtures into one large bowl and mix until fully blended.
- Layer half the crushed cookies in the bottom of a 9x13 dish. Spread the pudding mixture on top. Finish with the remaining crushed cookies.
- Sprinkle green-tinted coconut over the top. Decorate with candy eggs and marshmallows.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours, or overnight for best results.
Notes
Feel free to personalize with your favorite candies or flavors. Try using chocolate pudding and Oreos for a fun variation.