Oreo Lemon Dirt Dessert

The fresh, subtle taste of lemon pudding, mixed with crushed Golden Oreo cookies, cream cheese, and Cool Whip, makes this Oreo Lemon Dirt Dessert recipe a party-pleasing dessert that disappears! This no-bake dessert is great for Easter, summer potlucks, BBQ, and simple family get-togethers!

If you love Dirt Desserts, you are in for a treat with this citrus-infused golden Oreo dirt dessert! This Lemon Oreo Dirt Dessert has all the same textures as the original No-Bake Oreo Dessert, but with a fresh, subtle new flavor. The crunch of delicious Oreos, the sweet and creamy cheesecake, and a fun new lemon pudding twist! This Oreo lemon dessert was made for kids (kids at heart) and lemon-lovers!

How to Make a No-Bake Oreo Lemon Dessert

Having a good no-bake dessert recipe is a must for summer! It keeps parties light and refreshing but still sweet! This Lemon Oreo Dirt Dessert has all that and a dollop of Cool Whip! It’s fun, sweet, and a little tangy!

Ingredients for Oreo Lemon Dirt Dessert

These are typical dirt dessert ingredients, and swapping out the regular Oreos with Golden Oreos and the chocolate pudding with lemon pudding.

• 18.7 ounces Golden Oreos, 1 Family Size package
  • Since they are forever changing package sizes, package sizes 14-20 ounces are fine.
• 1/2 cup butter, melted
• 2 packages – 3.4 ounce each instant lemon pudding mix packages
• 3 1/4 cups milk
• 16 ounces(2-8ounce containers) Cool Whip or other whipped topping, thawed
• 8 ounces of cream cheese (1 block) softened to room temperature,
• 1 cup powdered sugar

9×13-inch Baking Dish

Instructions for a Lemon Oreo Dirt Dessert

Crush the Oreo cookies in a food processor, blender (small batches), or ziplock bag (with a rolling pin) into crumbs. Then reserve about 3/4 to 1 cup for the crumble topping.

Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray. Then thoroughly mix the melted butter and the majority of crushed Oreos in either the prepared baking dish or a separate bowl. Gently press the buttered crumbs into the bottom of the 9×13-inch dish to form the crust.

Now, in a medium mixing bowl, whisk the milk and both instant lemon pudding packets until they begin to set. Then cover the bowl and place it in the refrigerator for at least 5 minutes to thicken.

In a separate, large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until it’s light and fluffy. Then, gradually beat in the powdered sugar until completely combined. Next, fold 1 container (8 ounces) of the thawed Cool Whip. Now, carefully, spread the cream cheese mixture evenly onto the prepared cookie crumb crust.

Next, retrieve the lemon pudding from the refrigerator and spread it evenly onto the cream cheese layer.

For the last layer, evenly spread the last of the Cool Whip (8 remaining ounces) onto the lemon pudding.

Finally, sprinkle the reserved crushed Oreos over the entire dish.

Cover and refrigerate the Oreo Lemon Dirt Dessert for at least 2 hours to set. Served chill and enjoy!

Tips for the BEST Oreo Lemon Dirt Dessert

The Oreos can be crushed to any size. Fine crumbs will create a more uniform crust, but coarse crumbs will allow a more crumbled cookie crust.

Do NOT pack the crust down firmly. It will create a crust that’s hard to cut!

Letting the dish sit in the refrigerator for 2 hours will ensure it has a more solid structure with distinct layers. You can consume it immedaitly but it will be more “soupy.”

Storing Lemon Oreo Desserts

Store this Oreo lemon dessert covered in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Keep and serve this no-bake dish chilled.

Great Desserts For Summer

No-Bake Oreo Dessert– The classic dirt dessert with chocolate pudding!

Easy Carmel Puff Corn– Crunchy, sweet, and a delicious treat!

Bisquick White Chocolate Trash Cookie– Everything is here: the sweet, salty, and chewy.

Pig Pickin’ Cake– The ‘cool’ cake with pineapple and yummy mandarin oranges!

Crack in a Pan– This bar pan cookie recipe has it all. A must try!