Chocolate Peanut Butter Dirt Cake

A bite taken out of a slice of dirt cake made with peanut butter layers.

4.34 from 33 votes

Chocolate Peanut Butter Dirt Cake

This easy no-bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Dirt Cake is layered with Oreo cookies, creamy peanut butter filling, chocolate pudding, whipped topping, and Reese's Peanut Butter Cups for the ultimate make-ahead dessert.

Prep Time10

Chill Time4

Total Time4 10

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Calories: 583kcal

Author: Kristin Hayes

Equipment

Ingredients

22 Oreo cookies divided
2 tablespoon butter softened
8 oz cream cheese softened
¾ cup creamy peanut butter
1 ½ cups powdered sugar divided
16 oz frozen whipped topping divided
1 cup chopped Reese's Peanut Butter Cups plus more for garnish if desired
1 cup cold milk
3.9 oz instant chocolate pudding mix

Instructions

Place 16 Oreo cookies in a food processor and pulse until fine crumbs form.
Combine the Oreo crumbs with the softened butter, then firmly press the mixture into the bottom of an ungreased 8×8-inch baking dish.
In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, creamy peanut butter, and 1 cup powdered sugar until smooth. Fold in 8 ounces whipped topping until fully combined.
Evenly spread the peanut butter mixture over the Oreo crust.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the remaining ½ cup powdered sugar, cold milk, and instant chocolate pudding mix for about 2 minutes, or until thickened. Gently fold in the remaining whipped topping.
Sprinkle the chopped Reese's Peanut Butter Cups evenly over the peanut butter layer.
Evenly spread the chocolate pudding layer over the peanut butter cups.
Sprinkle the remaining crushed Oreo cookies and additional chopped Reese's Peanut Butter Cups over the top. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight for the best flavor and texture.

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Notes

Use instant chocolate pudding mix, not cook-and-serve.
Softened cream cheese creates the smoothest peanut butter filling.
Chill for at least 4 hours, but overnight is even better.
Chocolate Peanut Butter Oreos are a delicious twist on the classic recipe.
Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

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