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A festive Easter dirt cake in a 9x13 dish topped with marshmallow peeps, chocolate eggs, and crushed cookie crumbs.
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Easter Dirt Cake

Prep Time30 minutes
Total Time3 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 420kcal

Ingredients

  • 14.3 ounces chocolate sandwich cookies
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 6.8 ounces instant vanilla pudding mix (two 3.4oz packages)
  • 3 cups whole milk, cold
  • 8 ounces whipped topping, thawed
  • 12 marshmallow chicks (Peeps)
  • 1/2 cup chocolate candy eggs
  • 1/4 cup jelly beans

Instructions

  • Pulse the chocolate sandwich cookies in a food processor until they reach the consistency of fine crumbs; set aside.
  • In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and butter together until completely smooth.
  • Gradually add the powdered sugar to the cream cheese mixture and beat until well combined.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together the instant vanilla pudding mix and cold milk for 2 minutes until the mixture begins to thicken.
  • Fold the pudding mixture into the cream cheese mixture until unified in color and texture.
  • Gently fold in the thawed whipped topping until the filling is light and airy.
  • Spread one-third of the cookie crumbs into the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish or a clean decorative flower pot.
  • Layer half of the pudding mixture over the crumbs, spreading evenly to the edges.
  • Repeat the layers with another third of the crumbs and the remaining pudding mixture.
  • Top with the final third of cookie crumbs to create the 'dirt' surface.
  • Cover and refrigerate for at least 3 hours to allow the cookies to soften and the filling to set.
  • Just before serving, arrange marshmallow chicks, chocolate eggs, and jelly beans on top to create an Easter garden scene.