This tasty chocolate Oreo Dirt Pie dessert is perfect if you enjoy dirt pudding. It’s easy to make and a hit at parties. I’ve made this for BBQs, Halloween parties, and just to enjoy as a simple dessert with the family. The crust is baked so it holds together and the filling is almost like a custard.
I love the crunchy texture of the crushed cookies in the crust. The filling is rich, creamy, and bursting with chocolatey flavor. Like the classic dirt dessert, it is garnished with gummy worms and more crushed Oreos to resemble dirt. It’s so good and easy to make.
If you like easy Oreo recipes, you will love mu Oreo S’Mores, Oreo Brownies, Oreo Mug Cake and these Oreo Mint Balls.
Why You’ll Love This Oreo Dirt Pie Recipe
- Great for special occasions: You can make this for parties, birthdays, or even a bake sale if you want but it's also a fun dessert any time you're craving something sweet.
- Easy to make ahead: Prep this pie ahead of time and store it in the refrigerator until you’re ready to eat.
- Simple recipe: This is a very easy recipe to put together. You are going to be impressed with the flavors!
Ingredients
Here is everything you need for each layer of this delicious Oreo pudding pie. You make the crust and filling yourself which I promise the result is worth the effort.
Plus, each component is inexpensive and easy to find so you don’t have to worry about searching for any obscure ingredients to make this recipe.
For the cookie crust
- Oreos: These make a great base for the pie and add the perfect amount of chocolate flavor. Use a food processor to crush the cookies or add them to a ziploc bag and crush them with a rolling pin.
- Butter: Adding melted butter to the Oreos helps them stick together to form the crust. I like to use unsalted butter but you may use salted butter if you prefer the flavor.
For the filling
- Sugar: This sweetens the filling and enhances the chocolate flavor from the cocoa powder.
- Cocoa powder: This adds richness and depth of flavor to the homemade pudding.
- Cornstarch: I use cornstarch to thicken the pudding filling without a flour taste. It cooks down and incorporates well into the other ingredients.
- Egg yolks: Using egg yolks instead of whole eggs makes the filling rich, creamy, and the perfect consistency.
- Whole milk: I add milk to the eggs to thin them out slightly before adding them to the dry ingredients. You may use a plant-based milk like oat milk if you prefer.
- Butter: Stirring butter in at the end helps the cooled chocolate filling hold its shape.
- Vanilla: Gives it that homemade flavor. I try to use pure vanilla extract when possible but imitation works in a pinch.
For the topping
- Oreos: More crushed Oreos are the perfect “dirt” for this dessert.
- Gummy worms: You can’t have dirt pie without worms! I love classic gummy worms but sour ones are great too if you prefer their flavor.
See the recipe card below for exact ingredient amounts, nutritional information, and detailed instructions.
Variations
- Chocolate & Banana: Add fresh banana slices under and on top of the pudding mixture.
- Chocolate & Peanut Butter: Add some chopped peanut butter cups on top and add peanut butter to the filling! You may even use peanut butter cream Oreos for extra flavor to make the crust.
- Rocky Road Flavor: Swirl the filling with marshmallow fluff and top the dirt pie with chopped nuts and mini marshmallows for a classic Rocky Road version.
How to Make Dirt Pie
The instructions for this dirt chocolate Oreo pie is very easy to follow. The hardest part is waiting for it to chill so you can eat a slice! Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F before you get started so it’s ready for the pie crust.
Step 1: Make the Oreo crust mixture. Add the Oreos to a food processor and pulse them until they become fine crumbs. Combine them with melted butter until they are well mixed.
Step 2: Add it to the pie dish. Pour the buttered crumbs into a 9-inch pie pan. Press it down firmly into the bottom and up the sides to form the crust. Bake it for 8-10 minutes. Set it aside to cool.
Step 3: Add dry ingredients to a saucepan. In a medium saucepan, add sugar, cocoa powder, cornstarch, and salt. Whisk the ingredients until they are well combined.
Step 4: Combine the eggs and milk. Add the egg yolks and milk to a separate bowl and whisk them until they are well incorporated. Gradually pour the egg mixture into the saucepan with the sugar and whisk until smooth.
Step 5: Bring to a boil. Heat the saucepan over medium-high heat and bring the pudding mixture to a boil. Continue to stir the mixture as it cooks for about 2-3 minutes so it thickens. Remove the pan from the heat.
Step 6: Add butter and vanilla. Stir the butter and vanilla into the chocolate pudding. Transfer it to a mixing bowl. Cover it with plastic and wrap and let it cool to room temperature. Then, put it in the refrigerator to chill for 2 hours so it fully sets.
Step 7: Transfer the filling to the crust. After the crust is cooled and the pudding has had time to set, pour it into the crust. Spread it evenly.
Step 8: Cover with cookie crumbs and worms. Sprinkle more crushed Oreos on top and press the gummy worms over the cookies. Put the dirt pie back into the refrigerator for at least 4 hours to firm up.
⭐️ Hint: When you cover the pudding mixture, ensure that the plastic wrap is touching it. This will prevent skin from forming on the surface.
If you love recipes like this dirt pie, you may also enjoy Peppermint Cheesecake with Oreo Crust or Chocolate Mousse Pie.
Storage Tips
- Refrigeration: Store this pie (or leftover) in the refrigerator tightly covered for 2-3 days. You may also store it in the slices in airtight containers.
- Make Ahead of Time: Prepare this Oreo pie the night before and let it set in the refrigerator. Then, it will be ready to enjoy the next day!
Serving Suggestions
- Do you love dirt desserts? Try this adult version of my Boozy Dirt Cake!
- Make this dessert for a Halloween and wow your guests. Keep the theme and serve with Witch Hat Cookies and Bacon Wrapped Jalapeno Popper Mummy treats!.
- This Halloween Bread Recipe is great, too! Make sandwiches to start your spooky meal and finish with a slice of Oreo dirt pie.
- Have a piece of this pie with an Apple Cider Float, too.
Recipe Tips
- Let the pudding cool to room temp before chilling: If you place the pudding mixture into the refrigerator when it is still warm, this will cause condensation to form.
- Cook the pudding long enough: Allow the pudding mixture enough time to thicken on the stove. Otherwise, it will be very runny and won’t set properly in the refrigerator.
- Make sure all components are chilled: Don’t try to assemble your pie if the crust or filling is still warm. It will ruin the texture and it won’t firm up properly.
Recipe FAQs
Sure! Purchase a ready-made Oreo crust from the grocery store and skip making it yourself if you prefer.
Yes! Use a store-bought cookie crust and a box of chocolate pudding mix. Make the pudding according to the package. Gently fold in an 8 oz carton of cool whip and set in freezer for 1-2 hours. Finish off your pie with crushed Oreos and gummy worms before serving.
I don’t recommend freezing this pie. When thawed, the texture of the pudding may become grainy and watery. It’s better made and stored in the refrigerator.
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Ready to get cooking? Remember that you can print this recipe if you would like.
Oreo Pudding Pie
Ingredients
Pie Crust
- 24 Oreo cookies reserve about a half cup of crumbs for the topping
- 5 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
Homemade Chocolate Pudding Filling:
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ⅓ cup cornstarch
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 4 large egg yolks
- 3 cups whole milk
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Topping:
- crushed Oreo cookies reserved from the pie crust
- Gummy worms
Instructions
Make Crust
- Preheat your oven to 350°F.
- In a food processor, pulse the Oreo cookies until they become fine crumbs.
- Mix the Oreo crumbs with the melted butter until well combined.
- Press the mixture evenly into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch pie dish.
- Bake the crust for 8-10 minutes. Let it cool completely before adding the filling.
Make Pudding
- In a medium saucepan, whisk together the sugar, cocoa powder, cornstarch, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, whisk the egg yolks and milk until combined.
- Gradually whisk the milk mixture into the saucepan with the dry ingredients until smooth.
- Cook over medium heat, whisking constantly, until the mixture thickens and comes to a boil. Continue cooking for an additional 2-3 minutes to (ensure a thick consistency that will set perfectly for slicing), then remove from heat.
- Stir in the butter and vanilla extract until fully melted and incorporated.
- Pour the pudding into a bowl and cover with plastic wrap, pressing it directly onto the surface of the pudding to prevent a skin from forming.
- Let it cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours to further set.
Assemble Pie
- Once the Oreo crust is cool and the pudding has set in the fridge, pour the pudding into the crust and spread it evenly.
- Sprinkle the top with crushed Oreo cookies (without filling).
- Arrange gummy worms on top, gently pressing them into the crumbs to secure them.
- Refrigerate the assembled pie for at least 4 hours or until set and firm for perfect slicing.
- Slice the dirt pie and enjoy!
Notes
- If you place the pudding mixture into the refrigerator when it is still warm, this will cause condensation to form.
- Allow the pudding mixture enough time to thicken on the stove. Otherwise, it will be very runny and won’t be set properly in the refrigerator.
- Don’t try to assemble your pie if the crust or filling is still warm. It will ruin the texture and it won’t firm up properly.
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