There’s something inherently fun about a dessert that masquerades as a mound of dirt covered in worms. Better yet one that uses Oreo crumbs instant chocolate pudding and gummy worms to create the disguise. Enter the deliciousness of dirt cake or worms in dirt — a favorite at birthday parties school functions and other kid-friendly gatherings for as long as anyone can remember (the ’80s if you want to get technical). Considered a twist on the famous Mississippi mud pie this no-bake treat layers the ingredients trifle-style in individual cups or a single large bowl. Over the years people have experimented with different types of fake dirt and dirt (also known as instant pudding and biscuit crumbs) while some have replaced the gummy worms with a similar candy or eliminated them altogether.
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How to Make a No-Bake Oreo Dirt Cake
Personally we would never suggest that something as deliciously nostalgic as dirt cake needs improvement. But if you want to up the ante there’s an easy tip you can use and better yet use something you already have in your pantry. We’re talking about your favorite spread — whether it’s jam peanut butter or whatever else you like to spread on your sandwiches or morning toast. And all you have to do is layer it into the dessert with the other ingredients (we recommend using a piping bag to make this trick even easier).
Think of dirt cakes as a delightful playground where all manner of spreads are welcome to join in. Jelly or jam is a great place to start as their fruity often tart quality will help break up the dessert's other richer components — strawberry raspberry boysenberry mixed berry or plum would all work well. Alternatively channel the vibes of a Black Forest cake by using a cherry-flavored variation or take a leaf out of Paddington's book and throw some marmalade into the mix for a uniquely citrusy finish (though the bitter taste means it's probably best left to the big kids and bears). You could also experiment with fruit curd.
Next up is an obvious one – peanut butter. This creamy spread historically pairs really well with chocolate (we trust you’ve heard of Reese’s?) and can even be used in combination with jelly or jam for a sweet PB&J moment. Flavored peanut butter can also be used here.
