Christmas Dirt Cake Recipe (2024)

This easy Christmas dirt cake recipe will be the star of the dessert table. Everyone will go crazy over the creamy layers of Oreo cookies and pudding. It is so festive topped with Christmas tree cakes and sure to be a hit.

Christmas dirt cake recipe

Dirt cake is always a popular dessert anytime of year. We jazzed it up for Christmas and I think you will love it. It is simply amazing and each bite is so decadent.

The Little Debbie snack cakes on top make it so fun and really cute. Everyone will ask for this again and again. It is really easy to make so you can easily turn this into an annual tradition.

Go ahead and make Grinch Brownies and Christmas Rice Krispie Treats for another festive treat.

Ingredients:

• Golden Oreos

• Cream Cheese. This needs to besoftened.

• Butter. Let this soften.

• Cool Whip

• Instant Vanilla Pudding Mix. We used vanilla but white chocolate would be delicious too.

• Milk. Whole milk will give the pudding the richest flavor.

• Little Debbie Christmas Tree Cakes

• Christmas Sprinkles. You can use any type you have or prefer.

How to make Christmas dirt cake

• First, crush the Oreos. We used a food processor. If you do not have one, put the cookies in a ziplock bag and crush with the back of a wooden spoon or rolling pin.

• Then put about 2/3 of the crushed oreo cookies in the bottom of a 9X13 pan.

• Next, add the cream cheese and butter to a large bowl. Cream this together with a hand held mixer or stand mixer until smooth.

• Once combined, add the powdered sugar and one of the 16 ounce containers of whipped cream. Mix this together and be gentle while folding in whipped cream.

• Get out a separate bowl and whisk together the milk and vanilla pudding mixes. Once this is combined together, fold the pudding mixture into the cream cheese mixture.

• Now pour this mixture over the crushed Oreo cookies in the baking dish.

• Top with the remaining crushed up Oreos and the remaining cool whip.

• Put this in the fridge covered for at least 2 hours before serving.

• Finally, right before serving, add the sprinkles and the Little Debbie Christmas trees.

How to store Christmas dirt cake:

Leftovers should be covered and placed in the fridge. They will last up to 5 to 7 days.

Honestly, we rarely have leftovers. Our family loves this and usually goes back for more.

Can you make in advance?

Yes, you can make this dessert up to 24 hours in advance. I wouldn’t make it any sooner than that because the oreo cookies will get too soft.

Just make sure to wait to add the sprinkles and cakes right before serving.

Tips and tricks for Christmas Tree dirt cake:

• Christmas trees. You can change the flavor by substituting chocolate Christmas tree cakes in this recipe.

• Pudding flavors. We used vanilla but any flavor can be used. Chocolate fans will love chocolate pudding in this recipe.

• Instant Pudding. Make sure to use instant pudding or the dirt cake mixture might end up runny. The instant pudding helps it to have a firm consistency.

• Oreo cookies. Any flavor of cookies can be used in this dirt cake recipe. Traditional Oreo cookies taste delicious or try flavors such as peanut butter, red velvet and more.

• Cool Whip. Make sure to completely thaw the whipped topping before using.

• Cream cheese and butter. Both of these should be softened before mixing together. I like to sit both of these on the counter to soften while I am getting the crust ready.

• Topping. It is important that you do not add the tree cakes until right before serving. If you add these too early, they will soften and topple over.

• Seasonal. Make this year round by skipping the Christmas trees. Add gummy worms instead to the dirt cake. You can switch out the Little Debbie snack cakes for other seasonal cakes.

Make Little Debbie Christmas Tree Dirt Cake.

Once you try it, this dessert will quickly become one of your favorite dessert recipes. Friends and family will go crazy over this amazing recipe.

We enjoy making it every Christmas and modify it to enjoy all year long. It is so easy and delicious.

More Little Debbie Christmas Tree Dirt Desserts

• Little Debbie Christmas Tree Dip
• Christmas Dirt Cups Recipe

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More Easy Christmas desserts:

• Easy Christmas Fudge
• Christmas Puppy Chow Recipe
• Gingerbread Cake Recipe
• Christmas Bark Recipe
• How to Make Christmas Tree Brownies
• Easy Christmas Wreath Cookies
• Christmas Crack Recipe