How to Make Dirt Pie

A pie that looks like a pile of dirt but tastes like yummy chocolate might be a young child's dream dessert. The no-cook sweet treat is ideal for a birthday party, Halloween celebration or backyard cookout. Enlist some kids to help with the preparation. Gummy worms are optional.

Things You'll Need

• 1 bag chocolate sandwich cookies
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 1 8-ounce package cream cheese, softened
• Mixing bowl
• 1 8-ounce box instant vanilla pudding mix
• 1 12-ounce tub of frozen whipped topping
• Gummy candy worms, optional

Instructions

1. Place the cookies into a sealed plastic bag and crush them with a knife or rolling pin.

2. In a bowl, mix the cream cheese and sugar until smooth.

3. Blend the pudding mix into the cream cheese mixture.

4. Stir about half of the cookie crumbs into the whipped topping.

5. Layer the ingredients -- cookie crumbs, cream cheese mixture and whipped topping -- in a clear glass dish. Alternate the layers and finish with a sprinkle of "dirt" cookie crumbs on top. Add gummy worms, if desired.

References

• Disney Family Fun: Dirt Cake