Dirt Cake Dessert Recipe (No-Bake Vanilla Pudding)
This Dirt Cake dessert recipe is a quick, no-bake treat made with cream cheese, instant vanilla pudding, and cold milk, then lightened with whipped cream. Just mix, chill, and serve. The steps below keep it smooth and help the texture set nicely.
Ingredients
Ingredients
Step-by-Step Method
Cream the fats
In a large bowl, beat the butter and margarine for 1–2 minutes until smooth. Scrape down the sides so everything blends evenly.
Blend in cream cheese
Add the cream cheese and beat again until fully creamy with no lumps. Keep mixing just until it looks uniform.
Mix pudding and milk
Add the instant vanilla pudding mixes. Pour in the cold milk gradually while whisking/beating so it stays smooth. Mix 2–3 minutes and let it thicken slightly.
Fold in whipped topping
Add the whipped topping in a few additions. Fold gently with a spatula (not a mixer) to keep the mixture light and airy.
Chill, then serve
Spoon into a serving bowl or individual cups. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours so it sets. Serve cold, smoothing the top right before serving.