

Cover it with plastic wrap and keep it stored in the refrigerator. Make this Peep Cake up to 24 hours in advance. Scoop, don’t cut: This “cake” doesn’t cut or keep its shape like a regular cake.Slightly soften: Do not let the butter or cream cheese soften too much and definitely do not melt them.If your kitchen is warm I would suggest placing metal mixing bowls in the freezer before you start making the recipe just to help keep the ingredients chilled. Chilling: Keep the creamy center cold.Mixing: Don’t over-mix the cream layer otherwise, it can lose its creamy texture and become runny.If you use skim milk it may be runnier than desired. Milk: Use whole milk or 2% milk for the creamiest texture.Mix until it resembles a creamy pudding texture. Add both of the 3.4 oz pudding powder packets to 3 cups of cold milk. Ignore the box: Do not follow the pudding recipe on the box.Be sure to use INSTANT pudding as the cook-and-serve kind will not set. Instant only: One major culprit behind runny cream is the pudding powder.I’ve made this recipe dozens and dozens of times and have a few tips to help make sure that the center turns out creamy and not runny. Sprinkle the coconut grass pieces over the dirt cake.

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Cracker Barrel, World Market, and Amazon also tend to carry it. Use coconut to make edible grass: I can usually find edible grass at Target during the Easter season. Be sure to have spoons available as well. Simply fill the smaller serving containers with the pudding mixture, sprinkle on the Oreos, and top with festive decorations. I normally make this dessert in a 9×13 baking dish, but it can also be divided into individual-sized portions – 8 oz plastic party cups, mini pie tins, and even dixie cups. Change out the candies, or add Carrot Strawberries on top instead of Easter candy.Įaster Dirt Cups. There are always new Oreo varieties that come out during the holiday, change the flavor up just a bit based on which cookies you use. This cake can also be made using instant chocolate pudding mix if you are going for a more dirt-looking cake. You can change any of the three components to this dessert to your liking! Whether it’s the pudding, the cookies, or the toppings you use.

Dirty Rainbow: Use food coloring to color vanilla pudding in the colors of your choice.Decorate with little gummy bears "sunbathing" under cocktail umbrellas. Sandy Beach: Use crushed golden Oreos or graham crackers and vanilla pudding.You can make your own "dirt" or "sand" cups using other types of cookies and puddings.
