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Makeover Dirt Dessert

This lightened-up dessert makes an amazing after-dinner treat. Break out the spoons and make sure you get a bite, because this is one dessert that won’t be around for long!

—KRISTI LINTON BAY CITY, MI



PREP: 30 MIN. + CHILLING • MAKES: 20 SERVINGS


1 package (8 ounces) fat-free cream cheese

1 package (3 ounces) cream cheese, softened

3/4 cup confectioners’ sugar

1/2 cups cold fat-free milk

2 packages (1 ounce each) sugar-free instant vanilla pudding mix

1 carton (12 ounces) frozen reduced-fat whipped topping, thawed

1 package (15 1/2 ounces) reduced-fat Oreo cookies, crushed

1. In a large bowl, beat the cream cheeses and confectioners’ sugar until smooth. In a large bowl, whisk milk and pudding mixes for 2 minutes; let stand for 2 minutes or until soft-set. Gradually stir into cream cheese mixture. Fold in the whipped topping.

2. Spread 1 1/3 cups crushed cookies into an ungreased 13x9-in. dish. Layer with half of the pudding mixture and half of the remaining cookies. Repeat layers. Refrigerate at least 1 hour before serving.