What does dirt cake Oreos taste like?

It’s rich, creamy, and sweet. The crushed Oreos mimic a soft cookie crust, and the pudding-Cool Whip combo adds a light mousse-like texture. The Halloween version brings a subtle vanilla-orange twist.

Why is it called dirt cake?

Because the crushed Oreos look just like potting soil! Add a few gummy worms or candy pumpkins, and it turns into a cute edible garden or spooky graveyard.

What is the graveyard dessert for Halloween?

This is it! Halloween Oreo Dirt Cake is often dressed up as a graveyard with cookie tombstones, candy bones, and creepy critters on top.

How long does Oreo dirt cake last?

It keeps well in the fridge for 3 to 4 days. Just cover it tightly so it doesn’t dry out.

What do I need for dirt cake?

At its core: Oreos, instant pudding, milk, cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, Cool Whip, and whatever toppings you like. Add food coloring to match the holiday or theme.

Halloween Oreo Dirt Cake – Easy & Fun Party Favorite

Description

No-bake, creamy, and topped with Halloween candy, this Oreo dirt cake is the ultimate festive treat. Quick to assemble and fun to decorate.

Ingredients

Scale

1 to 1½ packages Halloween Oreos (20 oz)

2 packages instant vanilla pudding (3.4 oz each)

3¼ cups whole milk

½ cup unsalted butter, softened

8 oz full-fat cream cheese, softened

1 cup powdered sugar

1 tsp vanilla extract

8 oz Cool Whip, thawed

Orange food coloring (or mix red and yellow)

Halloween sprinkles (optional)

Optional toppings: gummy worms, candy pumpkins, candy corn

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Instructions

1. Crush ¾ of the Oreos into fine crumbs, and the remaining into coarse chunks; combine and set aside.

2. Whisk milk and pudding for 2 minutes until smooth. Chill in the fridge for 5 minutes.

3. Beat softened butter, cream cheese, and powdered sugar until smooth.

4. Add chilled pudding to the cream cheese mixture and beat until well combined.

5. Fold in Cool Whip, vanilla extract, and food coloring until mixture turns orange and smooth.

6. Layer in a dish: ⅓ Oreos, ½ pudding mix, another ⅓ Oreos, remaining pudding, and top with final layer of Oreos.

7. Sprinkle on candy toppings and Halloween sprinkles.

8. Chill for 2–24 hours before serving.

Notes

You can prepare this dessert up to 24 hours in advance.

Regular Oreos work just fine if you can’t find Halloween ones.

Try serving in jars or cups for a fun, portable option.

Adjust food coloring or candy toppings to match other holidays.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Category: Halloween Recipes
Method: No-Bake
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice
Calories: 441
Sugar: 34
Sodium: 367
Fat: 26
Saturated Fat: 13
Carbohydrates: 49
Fiber: 1
Protein: 6
Cholesterol: 51