Easter Layered Delight (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ For the Pudding Base

01 - 8 oz (1 package) softened cream cheese
02 - 1/2 cup softened butter (unsalted)
03 - 1 cup powdered sugar
04 - Two 3.4 oz packs of vanilla instant pudding
05 - 3 cups chilled milk
06 - 8 oz tub of whipped topping (like Cool Whip), thawed

→ For the Crumb Layers

07 - One 14 oz package of crushed chocolate sandwich cookies (like Oreos)

→ For Topping

08 - 1 cup flaked coconut
09 - A few drops of green food color
10 - Easter-themed candies (jellybeans, chocolate eggs, Peeps)
11 - Mini chocolate bunnies (optional)

# Instructions:

01 - Using a large bowl, blend together the cream cheese, butter, and powdered sugar until smooth and lump-free. In another bowl, whisk the pudding mix with milk for about 2 minutes or until thick. Combine the pudding mixture with the cream cheese blend, then gently fold in the whipped topping until everything looks smooth.
02 - Toss the cookies into a food processor to grind until very fine. If you don’t have one, use a resealable plastic bag and a rolling pin to smash them into crumbs.
03 - Start by spreading some pudding mixture across the bottom of a 9×13-inch pan. Follow with a layer of the crushed cookies. Keep layering until you’ve used all the pudding, finishing with cookies on top.
04 - Mix the shredded coconut with green food coloring in a small bowl. Stir until the color spreads evenly and looks grassy. Sprinkle the colored coconut over the final cookie layer.
05 - Place your candies (like Peeps, chocolate eggs, jellybeans) and optional mini chocolate bunnies on top of the coconut. Arrange them however you’d like for a fun, festive look.
06 - Let the dish sit in the fridge for a couple of hours so the layers can set. Use a serving spoon to scoop out portions and dig in!

# Notes:

01 - Switch it up: Try using chocolate pudding instead of vanilla for a richer treat.
02 - Plan ahead: You can prep this dessert a day early. It’ll stay fresh!
03 - Make it nutty: Add crushed nuts like almonds or peanuts between the layers for crunch.

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