Description
This Easter Bunny Dirt Cake is a delightful no-bake dessert featuring layers of crushed Golden Oreos, creamy vanilla pudding mixture, and green-tinted coconut ‘grass’ topped with festive Easter candies. Perfect for spring celebrations, it’s easy to prepare and fun for kids to decorate.
Ingredients
Scale
Crust and Topping
- 1 package (14.3 oz) Golden Oreos, crushed
- Green-tinted shredded coconut (for grass)
- Assorted Easter candies (jelly beans, chocolate eggs, marshmallow bunnies or Peeps)
- Bunny-shaped cookies or decorations (optional)
Filling
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 packages (3.4 oz each) instant vanilla pudding mix
- 3 cups cold milk
- 12 oz whipped topping, thawed
Instructions
- Prepare Cream Mixture: In a large bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese, unsalted butter, and powdered sugar until the mixture is smooth and fluffy, creating a creamy base.
- Make Pudding: In a separate bowl, whisk the instant vanilla pudding mix with cold milk vigorously for about 2 minutes until it thickens to a pudding consistency.
- Combine Mixtures: Gently fold the thickened pudding into the cream cheese mixture, then carefully fold in the thawed whipped topping until everything is fully combined and smooth.
- Layer the Dessert: In a 9×13-inch dish or trifle bowl, spread half of the crushed Golden Oreos evenly on the bottom to form the first layer.
- Add Cream Layer: Spread the creamy pudding mixture evenly over the cookie layer, creating the middle layer of the dessert.
- Top with Cookies: Sprinkle the remaining crushed Oreos over the cream layer to add texture and a dirt-like appearance.
- Create Grass and Decorate: Sprinkle green-tinted shredded coconut on top to resemble grass, then decorate with assorted Easter candies, marshmallow bunnies, chocolate eggs, and optional bunny-shaped cookies for a festive look.
- Chill to Set: Refrigerate the assembled dessert for at least 2 hours to allow the layers to set and meld flavors before serving.
Notes
- To tint the coconut, place 1 cup shredded coconut in a zip-top bag with a few drops of green food coloring and shake until evenly colored.
- This dessert is ideal for making ahead of time to let the flavors develop and the layers set properly.
- Kids can have fun helping with the decorating process, making it a family-friendly activity.
