Oreo Dirt Cake: Creamy and Velvety

Instructions:

1. Pulse 3/4 of the Oreo cookies in a food processor until they resemble fine potting soil. Note: Don't over process or it becomes a paste.
2. Stir the melted butter into about two cups of the crumbs. Note: This creates a firmer bottom crust.
3. Whisk the instant vanilla pudding mix and cold whole milk for 2 minutes until the mixture begins to thicken and gloss over.
4. In a separate bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until it's completely smooth and lump free.
5. Fold the smooth cream cheese into the pudding mixture using a spatula. Note: Use a figure eight motion to keep it light.
6. Gently fold in the thawed whipped topping until no white streaks remain.
7. Press a generous layer of the buttered cookie crumbs into the bottom of your 9x13 inch pan.
8. Pour half of the creamy filling over the crumbs and smooth it with a spatula.
9. Repeat with another layer of crumbs, followed by the remaining filling.
10. Cover the top with the remaining fine Oreo crumbs and nestle gummy worms into the surface.
11. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours until the filling feels firm to the touch.