Easy Dirt Pudding Cheesecake Bars Dessert Recipe

Step 1

Line a 9x9” square baking dish with parchment paper.

Step 2

Make the crust by crushing Oreos in a food processor or zippered bag. Add the melted butter and mix with the crushed Oreos.

Step 3

Press the Oreo crust into the prepared pan and press down.

Step 4

Freeze the crust for at least 15 minutes while you make the cheesecake layer.

Step 5

In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese and powdered sugar together until smooth with a hand mixer.

Step 6

Add the chocolate pudding and beat well.

Step 7

Once smooth, add the sour cream and vanilla and mix until combined.

Step 8

Stir in the crushed Oreos and a handful of gummy worms (about 1/2 cup).

Step 9

Pour the cheesecake batter over the prepared crust.

Step 10

Drizzle the chocolate syrup over the batter and add another handful of gummy worms (optional).

Step 11

Fold the chocolate syrup and gummy worms into the batter while you press it into the pan.

Step 12

Smooth the top, cover, and refrigerate for 4-6 hours (cheesecake can also be frozen)

Step 13

Once the cheesecake bars are set, remove the cheesecake bars from the refrigerator and cut them into 9 bars (you could also cut them into 16 bars)..

Step 14

For the topping, remove the middle of the Oreo and crush just the cookies in a zippered bag.

Step 15

Melt chocolate chips in the microwave in 30 second increments until smooth (stirring between).

Step 16

Spoon about 1 tablespoon of chocolate onto each cheesecake bar.

Step 17

Top with crushed Oreos and garnish with a gummy worm (work 1-2 at a time so the Oreos and gummy worm stick to the chocolate before it hardens..

Step 18

Once the chocolate has hardened, serve immediately or store in the refrigerator.