Easter Dirt Cake Dessert (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ For the Pudding Mixture

01 - 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
02 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
03 - 1 cup powdered sugar
04 - 2 packages (3.4 oz each) instant vanilla pudding mix
05 - 3 cups cold milk
06 - 1 container (8 oz) whipped topping (e.g., Cool Whip), thawed

→ For the Dirt Layers

07 - 1 package (14 oz) chocolate sandwich cookies (e.g., Oreos), crushed

→ For Decoration

08 - 1 cup shredded coconut
09 - Green food coloring
10 - Easter candies (e.g., chocolate eggs, jellybeans, Peeps)
11 - Miniature chocolate bunnies (optional)

# Instructions:

01 - In a large bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese, butter, and powdered sugar until it's smooth and fluffy. Take your time with this step - you want a really creamy base without any lumps.
02 - In another bowl, whisk together the vanilla pudding mix and cold milk for about 2 minutes until it thickens up nicely. The pudding should be soft but set - not runny.
03 - Gently fold the pudding into your cream cheese mixture. Once that's combined, add the whipped topping and fold it in until everything is well mixed but still light and fluffy. Don't overmix or you'll lose all that wonderful airiness!
04 - Turn those chocolate sandwich cookies into 'dirt' by pulsing them in a food processor until they're fine crumbs. No food processor? No problem! Just put them in a sturdy zip-top bag and crush them with a rolling pin.
05 - Spread a thick layer of the pudding mixture across the bottom of your 9×13-inch dish. Sprinkle a generous layer of cookie crumbs over top. Repeat these layers, making sure to finish with a nice even layer of cookie 'dirt' on top.
06 - Put the shredded coconut in a small bowl and add a few drops of green food coloring. Mix it all together until the coconut turns a pretty spring green color. Sprinkle this 'grass' over parts of your dirt layer, leaving some areas as plain dirt.
07 - Now for the fun part! Arrange your Easter candies, chocolate eggs, marshmallow Peeps, and chocolate bunnies on top of your dirt and grass to create a cute Easter scene. Get creative and make it your own!
08 - Pop your Easter dirt cake in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours (or overnight if you can) to let everything set up properly. This makes it easier to serve and tastes even better when chilled.

# Notes:

01 - This festive Easter dirt cake is perfect for family gatherings and holiday celebrations!
02 - For a chocolate lover's version, try using chocolate pudding instead of vanilla.
03 - You can prepare this dessert up to 24 hours in advance - perfect for busy holiday planning.
04 - For a nutty twist, try sprinkling some crushed almonds or peanuts between the layers.

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