Dirt Cake III Recipe
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Dirt Cake III

By: Donna West 
"An irresistible dessert with a chocolate cookie crust and a light creamy filling. Perfect for parties. This can also be prepared in a flower pot with gummy worms added. Great for children's parties."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.6 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (34)

Prep Time:
15 Min
Ready In:
15 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 1 - 9x13 inch pan
 

Ingredients

  • 1 (20 ounce) package chocolate sandwich cookies
  • 1/2 cup butter, melted
  • 2 (3.5 ounce) packages instant vanilla pudding mix
  • 3 cups milk
  • 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
  • 1 (8 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed

Directions

  1. Using a blender or food processor, crush 2/3 of the cookies. Stir in the melted butter, then press into a 9x13 inch baking pan.
  2. In a medium bowl, stir together instant pudding and milk. chill in freezer until thickened. Using an electric mixer, beat the cream cheese into the pudding. Fold the dessert topping into the pudding mixture by hand.
  3. Spread over the prepared crust. Crush the remaining cookies in the blender, and sprinkle over the top of the pudding layer. chill for at least 4 hours or until serving time.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 250 | Total Fat: 14.6g | Cholesterol: 23mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 11, 2003 by APRIL SPEED   view full review
I loved the dirt cake. I will in the future however, beat the cream cheese by itself first or...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 5, 2006 by FUN4REGINA   view full review
This stuff is AWESOME. I prefer to 'frost' the top with the Cool Whip, instead of mixing it...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 11, 2003 by BRENDA MACLEAN   view full review
I made this several times over the summer for picnics. Everyone loved it and it's now...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 1, 2004 by Vanessa   view full review
I made this for a Halloween party and it came out delicious. I substituted reduced fat cream...
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 15, 2003 by HPR3448   view full review
Not sure what I did wrong, but I had to throw the cake out. My only substitution was a use...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 4, 2008 by Tricia Jaeger   view full review
My sister shared this recipe years ago and I've been making it ever since. We both prefer...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 19, 2006 by MOLNARJL   view full review
I love to make this for Halloween in a pumpkin bucket! This looks great in any see-through...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 6, 2006 by mildred   view full review
Very, very simple, but great tasting! Everyone raved about the taste, the kids loved it. Even...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on May 3, 2006 by SHAWNTELL   view full review
I made this for a church retreat. Everyone loved it and I was even asked for the recipe and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 27, 2003 by JEVON85   view full review
I took this to my daughters daycare and everyone loved this recipe. It was easy to make and...

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