FANCY DIRT CAKE
Recipes for this childhood favorite typically call for purchased cookies, boxed pudding, and imitation whipped cream; in this updated version, everything is made from scratch. (Well-not the gummy worms. But everything else.) The classic presentation is in a flower pot, but a trifle bowl would look nice too.
Provided by Sam Worley
Categories Birthday Cake Kid-Friendly Custard Dessert Back to School Small Plates
Yield Serves 12
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Pulse cookies in a food processor until coarse crumbs form (or place in a plastic bag and pound with a rolling pin); set aside.
- Pour milk into a medium saucepan; scrape in vanilla seeds and add pod. Heat over medium until just before boiling.
- Whisk eggs, sugar, cornstarch, and salt in a large bowl. Whisking constantly, pour half of milk mixture into egg mixture. (Putting a wet towel underneath bowl will help stabilize it.) Add egg and milk mixture to remaining milk mixture in saucepan. Cook over medium heat, whisking constantly, until custard is thick and bubbles just a bit, about 7 minutes, then continue to cook 1 minute more.
- Strain custard through a fine-mesh sieve into a clean bowl; discard vanilla pod. Add 1/4 cup butter and whisk to combine. Cover with plastic wrap, pressing directly on surface of custard, and chill until cold, about 3 hours.
- Using an electric mixer on medium-high speed, beat cream cheese and remaining 3/4 cup butter in a large bowl until smooth. Add chilled custard and beat until combined.
- Using electric mixer on medium-high speed, whip cream in a medium bowl until medium peaks form. Using a rubber spatula, gently fold whipped cream into custard to combine.
- Layer custard and cookie crumbs alternately in flower pot, inserting gummy worms at random, ending with crumbs. Stick a flower or two into cake to decorate, adding more worms on top of "soil" if desired.
- Do Ahead
- Custard can be made 1 day ahead; keep chilled.
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Timothy Wilbert
[email protected]I've never had dirt cake before, but this recipe was amazing.
Isaac Enu
[email protected]This dirt cake is a fun and easy dessert to make with kids.
Rehman Rehman Ali
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of chocolate, but I loved this dirt cake. The Oreos and gummy worms add a nice touch.
Kingsley Udeoji
[email protected]This dirt cake is a classic for a reason. It's always a crowd-pleaser.
Talia Williams
[email protected]Yum! This dirt cake is so good. I love the combination of chocolate and Oreos.
Rao Usama
[email protected]This dirt cake is so rich and decadent. It's perfect for a special occasion.
Fancy Glory
[email protected]I love how versatile this recipe is. I've made it with different types of pudding and cookies, and it's always delicious. It's also a great way to use up leftover cake.
Henry Ogbonna
[email protected]This was my first time making a dirt cake and it was a breeze! The instructions were clear and easy to follow. I can't wait to try more recipes from this website.
Meki Mani
[email protected]I've made this dirt cake recipe several times now and it always turns out perfect. The combination of the chocolate pudding, crushed Oreos, and gummy worms is irresistible.
Nadim bro
[email protected]This dirt cake was a huge hit at my kid's birthday party! It was super easy to make and everyone loved it. I'll definitely be making it again.