Best 9 Makeover Dirt Dessert Recipes

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Indulge in a delightful culinary journey with our irresistible Dirt Dessert recipes! These no-bake treats are a symphony of textures and flavors, featuring a rich chocolate pudding base, a luscious cream cheese layer, and a delectable Oreo cookie crumb topping. Perfect for any occasion, these dirt desserts are sure to be a hit with both kids and adults alike. From the classic Dirt Dessert to variations like the Halloween Dirt Dessert and the No-Bake Dirt Cake, our collection offers a range of options to satisfy every sweet tooth. Join us as we explore the world of Dirt Desserts, where creativity meets deliciousness!

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

MAKE OVER DIRT DESSERT



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Found this in an email from Light & Tasty and I like the sound of the description attached. "This lightened-up dessert makes an amazing after-dinner treat. Break out the spoons and make sure you get a bite, because this is one dessert that won't be around for long!" Prep time does not include chilling time

Provided by Bonnie G 2

Categories     Dessert

Time 30m

Yield 20 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

8 ounces fat free cream cheese
3 ounces cream cheese, softened
3/4 cup confectioners' sugar
3 1/2 cups nonfat milk, cold
2 (1 ounce) boxes sugar-free vanilla pudding mix
12 ounces frozen light whipped dessert topping, thawed
18 ounces reduced-fat creme-filled chocolate sandwich cookies, crushed

Steps:

  • In a large mixing bowl, beat cream cheeses and confectioners' sugar until smooth. In a large bowl, whisk milk and pudding mixes for 2 minutes; let stand for 2 minutes or until soft-set. Gradually stir into cream cheese mixture. Fold in whipped topping.
  • Spread 1-1/3 cups of crushed cookies into an ungreased 13-in. x 9-in. dish. Layer with half of the pudding mixture and half of the remaining cookies. Repeat layers. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 58.6, Fat 1.6, SaturatedFat 0.9, Cholesterol 6.9, Sodium 111.4, Carbohydrate 7.7, Sugar 7.3, Protein 3.5

DIRT DESSERT



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My mom used to serve this yummy dessert, and I just loved it. It's so fun to eat and a snap to make. Add some gummy worms on top for the kids if you'd like. -Kristi Linton, Bay City, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield 20 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup butter, softened
1 cup confectioners' sugar
3-1/2 cups cold 2% milk
2 packages (3.4 ounces each) instant vanilla pudding mix
1 carton (12 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed
1 package (15-1/2 ounces) Oreo cookies, crushed
Shaved white chocolate, optional

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, butter and confectioners' sugar until smooth. In a large bowl, whisk milk and pudding mixes for 2 minutes; let stand for 2 minutes or until soft-set. Gradually stir into cream cheese mixture. Fold in whipped topping. , Spread 1-1/3 cups crushed cookies into an ungreased 13x9-in. dish. Layer with half the pudding mixture and half the remaining cookies. Repeat layers. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving. Serve with shaved white chocolate if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 278 calories, Fat 13g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 16mg cholesterol, Sodium 316mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (26g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

DIRT CAKE I



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This is a great conversation piece at parties. Adults love it as much as the children do. Get a new garden trowel, medium sized flower pot and artificial flower at a craft store for full effect.

Provided by Tammy Hooper

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Cake Mix Cake Recipes

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 7

½ cup butter, softened
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
½ cup confectioners' sugar
2 (3.5 ounce) packages instant vanilla pudding mix
3 ½ cups milk
1 (12 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed
32 ounces chocolate sandwich cookies with creme filling

Steps:

  • Chop cookies very fine in food processor. The white cream will disappear.
  • Mix butter, cream cheese, and sugar in bowl.
  • In a large bowl mix milk, pudding and whipped topping together.
  • Combine pudding mixture and cream mixture together.
  • Layer in flower pot, starting with cookies then cream mixture. Repeat layers.
  • Chill until ready to serve.
  • Add artificial flower and trowel. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 827.3 calories, Carbohydrate 101.5 g, Cholesterol 55.9 mg, Fat 44.6 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 9.9 g, SaturatedFat 22.5 g, Sodium 895.8 mg, Sugar 69.2 g

DIRT DESSERT



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Number Of Ingredients 4

PretzelCrisps®
Chocolate spread
Oreo cookies
Gummy worms

Steps:

  • Cover PretzelCrisps® with chocolate spread (in the peanut butter section of your local grocery store). Top with crumbled oreo cookies and a gummy worm.

DIRT DESSERT



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Make and share this Dirt Dessert recipe from Food.com.

Provided by kamahaffey24

Categories     Dessert

Time 20m

Yield 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 quart milk
4 (3 ounce) packages instant vanilla pudding
12 ounces Cool Whip
12 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 lb Oreo cookies, that have been frozen, chopped
gummy worms

Steps:

  • Make vanilla pudding with milk and instant vanilla pudding mix.
  • Blend Cool Whip and softened cream cheese into pudding.
  • Put Oreo cookies in blender and chop.
  • Put a layer of Oreos and a layer of pudding mixture in a dish.
  • Continue layering until pan is full.
  • End with a layer of chopped Oreos on top.
  • Garnish with gummy worms.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 209, Fat 11.5, SaturatedFat 7.3, Cholesterol 21.3, Sodium 311.6, Carbohydrate 24.3, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 20, Protein 2.8

DIRT CAKE



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Dirt Cake is fun to serve at family gatherings, or to give as a gift. I've also taken it to church dinners. It not only tastes good but is unique.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 package (15-1/2 ounces) Oreo cookies
2 clean new plastic flower pots, about 6 inches in diameter
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup butter
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
3 cups whole milk
2 packages (3.4 ounces each) instant vanilla pudding mix
1 carton (12 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed
Silk flowers, aluminum foil, gummy worms and clean new gardening tools, optional

Steps:

  • Crush cookies until they resemble potting soil. Divide half of the crumbs between the flower pots. Set pots and remaining crumbs aside., In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, butter, sugar and vanilla until light and fluffy. In another bowl, whisk milk and pudding mix for 2 minutes (mixture will be thick). Fold in whipped topping. Gently fold into cream cheese mixture until blended., Add filling to pots; top with reserved crumbs. Cover and refrigerate until chilled. If desired, wrap silk flower stems in foil; add to flower pots. Decorate with gummy worms and display with gardening tools if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 534 calories, Fat 29g fat (17g saturated fat), Cholesterol 47mg cholesterol, Sodium 575mg sodium, Carbohydrate 63g carbohydrate (43g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIE DELIGHT



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This is a simple chocolate delight recipe for any type of potluck occasion, and the pan always comes home empty. -Diane Windley, Grace, Idaho

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 35m

Yield 15 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 tube (16-1/2 ounces) refrigerated chocolate chip cookie dough
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1 carton (12 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed, divided
3 cups cold 2% milk
1 package (3.9 ounces) instant chocolate pudding mix
1 package (3.4 ounces) instant vanilla pudding mix
Optional: Chopped nuts, chocolate curls and miniature semisweet chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Let cookie dough stand at room temperature for 5-10 minutes to soften. Press into an ungreased 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° until golden brown, 14-16 minutes. Cool on a wire rack. , In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and confectioners' sugar until smooth. Fold in 1-3/4 cups whipped topping. Spread over crust. , In a large bowl, whisk milk and pudding mixes for 2 minutes. Spread over cream cheese layer. Top with remaining whipped topping. Sprinkle with nuts and chocolate curls if desired. , Cover and refrigerate until firm, 8 hours or overnight.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 365 calories, Fat 17g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 29mg cholesterol, Sodium 329mg sodium, Carbohydrate 47g carbohydrate (22g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

DIRT PUDDING



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This tastes sooo good! It's very easy to make and so many different ways to present it!

Provided by chefsharp

Categories     Desserts     Custards and Pudding Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 (3.5 ounce) packages instant French vanilla pudding mix
3 cups milk
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
¼ cup butter, softened
1 (12 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed
1 (14 ounce) package chocolate cream-filled sandwich cookies, crushed (divided)

Steps:

  • Whisk French vanilla pudding mix with milk in a large bowl until softly set, about 2 minutes. Pudding will thicken as it stands. Cream confectioners' sugar, cream cheese, and butter in a separate bowl until smooth and creamy. Stir cream cheese mixture into pudding until thoroughly combined; gently fold frozen whipped topping into the mixture.
  • Place half the cookie crumbs into the bottom of an 9x12-inch dish; retain remaining crumbs for topping. Spread the filling over the layer of cookie crumbs and top with remaining crumbs, covering completely. Chill for at least 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 472 calories, Carbohydrate 58.9 g, Cholesterol 35.6 mg, Fat 24.9 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 5.6 g, SaturatedFat 14.6 g, Sodium 502.8 mg, Sugar 44.8 g

MAKEOVER TOFFEE CRUNCH DESSERT



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I cut 90% of the fat and nearly half the calories from one of my favorite desserts. Try it for yourself! Guests will never suspect that the fluffy, layered specialty is on the light side. -Kim Belcher, Kingston Mines, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 20m

Yield 15 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

1-1/2 cups cold fat-free milk
1 package (1 ounce) sugar-free instant vanilla pudding mix
2 cartons (8 ounces each) frozen fat-free whipped topping, thawed
1 prepared angel food cake (8 to 10 ounces), cut into 1-inch cubes
4 Butterfinger candy bars (2.1 ounces each), crushed

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, whisk milk and pudding mix 2 minutes. Let stand 2 minutes or until soft-set. Stir in 2 cups whipped topping. Fold in remaining whipped topping. , In a 13x9-in. dish coated with cooking spray, layer half the cake cubes, pudding mixture and crushed candy bars. Repeat layers. Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 177 calories, Fat 3g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 255mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Tips:

  • For a richer chocolate flavor, use dark chocolate pudding mix.
  • If you want a lighter dessert, use fat-free or low-fat pudding mix.
  • To make the dessert more decadent, add whipped cream or ice cream on top.
  • For a fun presentation, serve the dessert in individual parfait glasses or small bowls.
  • If you are making the dessert ahead of time, cover it with plastic wrap and refrigerate for up to 24 hours.

Conclusion:

Makeover Dirt Dessert is a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that is perfect for any occasion. It is a great way to use up leftover chocolate pudding mix, and it is always a hit with kids and adults alike. With its simple ingredients and customizable toppings, this dessert is sure to be a favorite in your household.

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