Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Crush the entire package of chocolate sandwich cookies into fine crumbs using a food processor or a rolling pin. Spread exactly half of the crumbs evenly in the bottom of a 9x13 inch glass baking dish.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and butter together until completely smooth. Add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, and mix until well combined.
- Gently fold the thawed whipped topping into the cream cheese mixture until smooth and fluffy. Carefully dollop and spread this mixture in an even layer over the crushed cookie base.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the instant vanilla pudding mix and the cold milk for about 2 minutes until it begins to thicken. Let sit for 3 minutes to firm up slightly.
- Pour the thickened vanilla pudding over the cream cheese layer, spreading it evenly to the edges.
- Sprinkle the remaining crushed chocolate cookies evenly over the top of the pudding to create the final dirt layer.
- Decorate the top with pastel candy-coated chocolate eggs and spring sprinkles.
- Cover tightly and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight, before serving to allow layers to set.
Notes
Ensure your cream cheese and butter are completely at room temperature before mixing to avoid a lumpy cream layer.