Christmas Dirt Cake
Christmas dirt cake is a whimsical, festive dessert that’s sure to bring joy to your holiday gatherings. With layers of rich chocolate pudding, creamy filling, and a crunchy cookie topping, this delightful treat resembles a charming holiday masterpiece. Perfect for both kids and adults, it’s easily customizable and adds a playful touch to any dessert table. Indulge in this delicious cake that combines nostalgia with the spirit of the season!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves 12 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 oz chocolate sandwich cookies
- 8 oz unsalted butter, softened
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup whole milk
- 8 oz whipped topping
Instructions
- Crush the chocolate sandwich cookies into fine crumbs using a ziplock bag and rolling pin; set aside.
- In a large bowl, beat together softened cream cheese and butter until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar and milk until creamy.
- Gently fold in whipped topping until well combined.
- Layer half of the cookie crumbs in a serving dish or individual cups, followed by half of the creamy filling. Repeat layers.
- Top with remaining cookie crumbs and optional decorations like chocolate shavings or holiday sprinkles.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least two hours before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 120g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 19g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: - For added flavor, mix in crushed peppermint candies or use gingersnap cookies instead of chocolate. - This dessert can be made gluten-free by substituting regular cookies with gluten-free varieties.