No-Bake Dirt Pudding Dessert: Creamy

Instructions:

1. Place the 14½ oz package of Oreo cookies in a food processor and pulse until they resemble coarse sand, or crush them in a Ziploc bag with a rolling pin until no large chunks remain.
2. Distribute all of the crushed Oreo cookies across the bottom of a 9x13 inch glass baking dish, pressing down lightly to create a firm base.
3. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the instant vanilla pudding mix and 2 cups of cold whole milk for 2 minutes until the mixture begins to thicken.
4. Add the softened cream cheese to the pudding mixture and beat on medium-high speed for 3-5 minutes until completely smooth and no lumps remain.
5. Using a rubber spatula, gently fold in the thawed whipped topping using a cut-and-fold motion until no white streaks remain, taking care not to overmix.
6. Pour the creamy filling over the base layer of cookie crumbs and smooth the surface with a spatula.
7. Sprinkle the 1 cup of chocolate sandwich cookie crumbs evenly over the top of the filling to create the dirt effect.
8. Tuck the gummy worms into the top layer of crumbs and garnish with fresh mint leaves if desired.
9. Refrigerate the dessert for at least 4 hours to allow the structure to set and flavors to meld.