Oreo Peanut Butter Dirt Cake 🥜🍫
🛒 Ingredients:
For the cookie "dirt" layer:
- 1 package (14.3 oz) Oreo cookies, finely crushed (about 3 cups)
- 2 tbsp melted butter (optional, for a more compact base)
For the peanut butter cheesecake filling:
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 (8 oz) tub whipped topping (Cool Whip), thawed
- 1 (3.4 oz) box instant vanilla or chocolate pudding mix
- 1 1/2 cups cold milk
- Optional: 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
For topping (optional but fun!):
- Crushed Oreos
- Mini peanut butter cups or chocolate chips
- Melted peanut butter drizzle
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👨🍳 Directions:
Step 1: Make the Oreo "dirt"
1. Crush Oreo cookies into fine crumbs using a food processor or zip-top bag and rolling pin.
2. Reserve about 1/2 cup for topping. (Mix with melted butter if you want a firmer crust.)
3. Press 2/3 of the cookie crumbs into the bottom of a 9x13-inch dish or trifle bowl.
Step 2: Make the pudding mixture
1. In a medium bowl, whisk together instant pudding mix and cold milk.
2. Let sit for 5 minutes to thicken slightly.
Step 3: Make the peanut butter filling
1. In a separate bowl, beat cream cheese, peanut butter, and powdered sugar until smooth and creamy.
2. Fold in whipped topping until light and fluffy.
3. Gently stir in the prepared pudding until fully combined and smooth.
Step 4: Assemble the dirt cake
1. Spread the peanut butter cheesecake mixture evenly over the Oreo layer.
2. Sprinkle the reserved crushed Oreos on top to resemble “dirt.”
3. Add optional toppings like mini peanut butter cups or gummy worms.
Step 5: Chill & serve
1. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2–4 hours, or until set and chilled.
2. Scoop and serve with a big spoon — no slicing needed!
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💡Tips:
- For an extra peanut butter kick, add chopped Reese’s or peanut butter chips inside the filling.
- Want a more layered look? Build it in a trifle bowl with alternating layers of cookie crumbs and filling.
- This dessert holds up great overnight and is even better the next day.
- Make it gluten-free by using GF chocolate sandwich cookies.
- A peanut butter and chocolate drizzle on top makes it over-the-top delicious!