Who doesn’t love a good dessert that’s easy to make, delicious, and indulgent? With Ben and Jerry’s Topped Dirt Cake, you can have all that and more. This is a perfect dessert for any occasion, whether it’s a birthday party or a weekend BBQ with friends and family.
Get ready to dig in and learn how to create this deliciousness with two different recipes that will satisfy any sweet tooth.
Recipe 1: Classic Ben and Jerry’s Topped Dirt Cake
Ingredients:
- 1 package of chocolate sandwich cookies
- 1 package of instant chocolate pudding mix
- 1 container of whipped topping
- 1/2 cup of butter, melted
- 2 cups of milk
- 1/2 cup of gummy worms (optional)
- 1 pint of Ben and Jerry’s ice cream (flavor of your choice)
Instructions:
- Place chocolate sandwich cookies in a food processor and pulse until they are fine crumbs.
- Add melted butter to cookie crumbs and stir until combined.
- Press cookie mixture into the bottom of a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the chocolate pudding mix and milk until thickened.
- Spread the pudding mixture over the cookie crust.
- Scoop Ben and Jerry’s ice cream over the pudding layer and spread evenly.
- Top with whipped topping and gummy worms (optional).
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving.
Nutritional Information:
Serving Size: 1 slice
Calories: 360
Total Fat: 19g
Saturated Fat: 11g
Cholesterol: 40mg
Sodium: 290mg
Total Carbohydrates: 43g
Dietary Fiber: 1g
Sugar: 32g
Protein: 4g
Cooking Time:
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Chill Time: 1 hour
Equipment:
- Food processor
- Mixing bowls
- Whisk
- 9×13 inch baking dish
Serving Suggestions:
This dessert is perfect for any occasion, but especially for a summer BBQ or a kid’s birthday party. Serve it with a scoop of ice cream on top for an extra indulgent treat.
Variations:
Try using different flavors of Ben and Jerry’s ice cream to switch up the flavor. You can also add in different toppings, like crushed candy bars or chopped nuts, to make it your own.
Substitutions:
If you don’t have chocolate sandwich cookies, you can use any chocolate cookie that you have on hand. You can also use almond milk or soy milk in place of regular milk, and coconut oil in place of butter.
Storage:
Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Tips:
Make sure to let the pudding set up before adding the ice cream layer. If you want a more solid ice cream layer, freeze it for about 30 minutes before adding the whipped topping.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Q: Can I make this dessert ahead of time?
A: Yes, you can make it up to a day in advance. Just keep it covered in the refrigerator until you’re ready to serve.
Recipe 2: Vegan Ben and Jerry’s Topped Dirt Cake
Ingredients:
- 1 package of vegan chocolate sandwich cookies
- 1 package of vegan chocolate pudding mix
- 1 container of vegan whipped topping
- 1/2 cup of vegan butter, melted
- 2 cups of almond milk
- 1/2 cup of vegan gummy worms (optional)
- 1 pint of Ben and Jerry’s vegan ice cream (flavor of your choice)
Instructions:
- Place vegan chocolate sandwich cookies in a food processor and pulse until they are fine crumbs.
- Add melted vegan butter to cookie crumbs and stir until combined.
- Press cookie mixture into the bottom of a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the vegan chocolate pudding mix and almond milk until thickened.
- Spread the pudding mixture over the cookie crust.
- Scoop Ben and Jerry’s vegan ice cream over the pudding layer and spread evenly.
- Top with vegan whipped topping and gummy worms (optional).
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving.
Nutritional Information:
Serving Size: 1 slice
Calories: 350
Total Fat: 18g
Saturated Fat: 11g
Cholesterol: 0mg
Sodium: 295mg
Total Carbohydrates: 44g
Dietary Fiber: 2g
Sugar: 30g
Protein: 4g
Cooking Time:
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Chill Time: 1 hour
Equipment:
- Food processor
- Mixing bowls
- Whisk
- 9×13 inch baking dish
Serving Suggestions:
This vegan dessert is perfect for any occasion, but especially for a summer BBQ or a kid’s birthday party. Serve it with a scoop of vegan ice cream on top for an extra indulgent treat.
Variations:
Try using different flavors of Ben and Jerry’s vegan ice cream to switch up the flavor. You can also add in different toppings, like crushed vegan candy bars or chopped nuts, to make it your own.
Substitutions:
If you don’t have vegan chocolate sandwich cookies, you can use any vegan chocolate cookie that you have on hand. You can also use any vegan milk in place of almond milk, and coconut oil in place of vegan butter.
Storage:
Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Tips:
Make sure to let the pudding set up before adding the ice cream layer. If you want a more solid ice cream layer, freeze it for about 30 minutes before adding the whipped topping.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Q: Can I make this dessert ahead of time?
A: Yes, you can make it up to a day in advance. Just keep it covered in the refrigerator until you’re ready to serve.
Final Thoughts
Ben and Jerry’s Topped Dirt Cake is a delicious and indulgent dessert that’s perfect for any occasion. Whether you’re making the classic version or the vegan version, you’re sure to impress your guests with this sweet treat. So go ahead and give it a try – we guarantee you won’t be disappointed!