Dirt Cake Trifle

Dirt Cake Trifle – This dirt cup trifle has delicious layers of rich brownies, chocolate pudding, whipped topping, and Oreos, garnished with gummy worms and edible grass!

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This Dirt Cake Trifle is out of this world! It combines the sweet richness of brownies with smooth chocolate pudding and Oreo cookies for that perfect spring trifle dessert!

What’s even better about this recipe is that it’s perfect for making a day ahead so that you can skip the hassle the day of!

It’s super simple to make and the beautiful layers of sweetness are sure to impress any guest!

HOW TO MAKE OREO DIRT CAKE TRIFLE

Before you get started, make sure you have the following ingredients:

• Brownie mix (9×13 size)
• Instant chocolate pudding
• Cool Whip 
• Oreos (about 36 cookies)
• Green icing pouch 
• Edible Easter grass 
• Gummy worms

PREPARING THE TRIFLE

Prepare the brownie mix in a 9×13 pan according to box directions and allow it to cool completely. Then grab the rest of your ingredients and follow the steps below for a sweet and easy trifle dessert! 

1. Cut cooled brownies into 1-inch cubes. Set aside. 
2. Prepare pudding according to box directions. 
3. Add Cool Whip to prepared pudding.
4. Fold in the Cool Whip. Set aside. 

ASSEMBLING THE DIRT CAKE TRIFLE

1. To assemble your trifle, place ⅓ of brownie chunks in the bottom of your trifle bowl.
2. Add ⅓ of the pudding mixture.
3. Top with ½ of the crushed Oreos. Repeat two more times. 
4. Sprinkle Oreo crumbs over top. 

GARNISHING THE DIRT CAKE TRIFLE

Using the round tip on the green icing pouch, pipe blades of grass around the cake. Add gummy worms and edible Easter grass sprigs to the top of the trifle for garnish, then serve and enjoy.

TIPS FOR MAKING THE BEST DIRT CAKE TRIFLE

• Make sure you are using instant pudding mix instead of the cook’n serve pudding. The pudding will not set up correctly.
• This dessert tastes best when allowed to set in the fridge before serving. For best results, make the dessert a day ahead of time and let it sit in the refrigerator, covered, overnight. 
• If using double stuffed Oreos, make sure that there is enough cookie compared to cream to have the right consistency for the crumbs!

WHAT OTHER INGREDIENTS COULD I ADD TO THE TRIFLE?

Feel free to swap out ingredients like the regular Oreos with Golden Oreos or Double Stuffed Oreos. The chocolate pudding can be substituted for vanilla or pistachio pudding.

You can also try different toppings like chocolate chips, gummy bears, M&Ms or graham crackers to switch up the trifle even more!

WHAT’S THE BEST DISH TO USE FOR A TRIFLE?

This trifle will work in any container, but if you want the layers to show, use a large glass trifle bowl. For kids, putting portions in small cups or buckets with little shovels can be fun!

HOW TO STORE A TRIFLE DESSERT

Dirt cake trifle leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator in an airtight container for 3-5 days.

CAN YOU FREEZE OREO DIRT CAKE?

Yes, this Oreo dirt cake trifle with chocolate pudding can be frozen for up to 2-3 months.

Make sure to take the trifle out of the freezer about 15 minutes before serving and don’t add the gummy worms or edible grass until you’re ready to enjoy.

MORE DESSERT RECIPES TO ENJOY

• Oreo Dirt Cake 
• Oreo Fluff Salad 
• St. Patrick’s Day Trifle 
• Strawberry Shortcake Trifle 
• Cookies and Cream Oreo Dessert

Dirt Cake Trifle

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This dirt cake trifle has delicious layers of rich brownies, chocolate pudding, whipped topping, and Oreos, garnished with gummy worms and edible grass!

• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Cook Time: 20 minutes
• Total Time: 1 hour
• Author: Sara
• Yield: 16 servings 1x

Ingredients

• Box of brownie mix (9×13, prepared according to box directions)
• 2 – 3 ounce boxes instant chocolate pudding (prepared according to box directions)
• 8 ounces whipped topping
• 14.3 ounce package Oreos (about 36 cookies), divided
• Green icing pouch (use the round tip)
• Edible Easter grass
• Gummy worms

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Instructions

1. Prepare brownie mix in a 9×13-inch pan according to box directions and allow to cool completely.
2. Cut cooled brownies into 1-inch cubes.  Set aside.
3. Prepare pudding according to box directions.  
4. Fold cool whip into prepared pudding.  Set aside.
5. Place 8 Oreos in a food processor and blend them into crumbs.  Set aside.
6. Place remaining Oreos in a large ziplock bag.  Hit them with a mallet until they are in smaller chunks.
7. To assemble your trifle, place ⅓ of brownie chunks in the bottom of your trifle bowl followed by ⅓ of the pudding mixture and ½ of the crushed Oreos.  Repeat this two more times.
8. Sprinkle Oreo crumbs over top.
9. Using the round tip on the green icing pouch, pipe blades of grass around the cake.
10. Add gummy worms and edible Easter grass sprigs to the top of the trifle for garnish.
11. Serve and enjoy.