Easter Dirt Cake Trifle
Easter Dirt Cake Trifle is a delightful dessert that layers crushed Oreo cookies, a creamy filling, and festive candies, perfect for celebrating the spring season.
Equipment
- Food Processor
- large mixing bowl
- Trifle bowl
Ingredients
- 1 package Oreo cookies, crushed 14-15 oz
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 package cream cheese, softened 8 oz
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 packages instant vanilla pudding mix 3.4 oz each
- 3 cups cold milk
- 1 container whipped topping, thawed 12 oz
- 1 cup pastel candy-coated chocolates
- 1 cup speckled Easter eggs
- Extra Oreo halves for topping
- Sprinkles optional
Instructions
- CRUSH THE OREOS: Place the Oreo cookies (with filling) into a food processor and pulse until you get a mix of fine crumbs and small chunks. Set aside.
- MAKE THE CREAM CHEESE BASE: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and butter together until smooth and creamy, then gradually add the powdered sugar.
- PREPARE THE PUDDING: In a separate bowl, whisk together the instant vanilla pudding mix and cold milk for about 2 minutes until it thickens, then let it sit for another 2–3 minutes.
- COMBINE THE FILLING: Add the pudding mixture into the cream cheese mixture and blend until fully combined and smooth, then gently fold in the whipped topping.
- LAYER THE TRIFLE: In a clear trifle bowl, layer crushed Oreos, cream filling, and pastel candies until the bowl is filled.
- DECORATE THE TOP: Finish with whipped topping, Oreo halves, pastel eggs, and sprinkles for decoration.
- CHILL: Cover and refrigerate for at least 2–4 hours, or overnight for best results.
Notes
Allowing the trifle to chill overnight enhances the flavors. Feel free to customize the toppings with your favorite candies.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 39gProtein: 4gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 220mgFiber: 1gSugar: 26g
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