Name: 10 Minute Dirt Cake
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 5.1 oz box vanilla instant pudding; 3 cups cold milk; 1 cup whipped cream; 14.3 oz package Oreos

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My 10-minute dirt cake is a quick and easy twist on my classic recipe, perfect for when you’re short on time but still want a fun, delicious dessert. With all the creamy layers and chocolatey goodness you love, this speedy version doesn’t skimp on flavor or charm!

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If you’ve never made dirt cake before, Oreo dirt cake is one of those desserts that feels a little too fun to be real. I mean, crushed cookies, creamy pudding, and did I mention Oreos!?

I first made this faster version of dirt cake when I was short on time and it became a favorite right away!

Why I love this recipe

I love this recipe because it’s incredibly quick compared to my traditional dirt cake recipe or dirt cake pie. You can have it ready in just 10 minutes. Yes, 10 minutes!

No fancy ingredients, no oven, no stress. Just layers of chocolatey goodness that everyone will devour. It’s also so versatile I can make it for casual family nights or dress it up for special occasions.

Ingredients

vanilla instant pudding mix
cold milk
whipped cream
OREO cookies

Even without the cream cheese and butter of the original recipe , the overall flavor is very similar (and it’s actually lower in calories too!), and the faster serving time is definitely a bonus!

Step by step

collage showing before and after pulsing OREOs in a blender to crumbs

Using a stand mixer (affiliate link), combine the pudding mix and milk and mix on a medium speed for 5 minutes.
Meanwhile, use a blender (affiliate link) or food processor to crumb the OREOs, setting aside extra whole OREOs for garnish, if desired. You can also crush the OREOs by placing them in a gallon bag and using a roller to break them up.
Fold the whipped cream into the pudding until blended, then add 2/3 cup of the crushed OREOs to the mixture and stir to mix.
Layer the pudding mixture and OREO crumbs in a serving dish and serve!

Tips for best results

Chill your dessert glasses into the freezer for a few minutes before layering if possible to help everything set quickly.
Gently fold the whipped cream into the pudding. Overmixing can deflate the cream, making the texture less airy.

Variations

To give this dessert a rich, decadent flavor, substitute chocolate pudding instead of vanilla. You can also add a graham cracker to the layer or after the Oreo cookies.

Serving suggestions

I like this recipe layered in individual cups or a trifle dish for pretty presentation, but you can easily make it layered in any type of container you have on hand, it will still taste delicious!

To create a playful touch perfect for the kids, add gummy worms or even a faux flower to the Oreo “dirt” or, for Easter add a candy covered strawberry carrot to the top like our Easter dirt cake recipe.

easter dirt cake cup with chocolate covered strawberry

Storage

If you have leftovers, cover them tightly and store them in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Keep in mind that the cookie layers will soften over time, so it’s best enjoyed fresh!

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