Dirt Cups
Our easy-to-make dirt cups recipe is a classic childhood treat that's still a crowd-pleaser today. With creamy chocolate pudding, crunchy Oreo 'dirt,' and adorable gummy worm toppings, these mini desserts are fun and delicious, perfect for kids' parties or just a sweet indulgence - ready in just 20 minutes!
Servings: 6
Calories: 500kcal
Ingredients
- Two 3.9 ounce boxes of chocolate instant pudding mix
- 4 cups cold milk
- 16 Oreo cookies
- 8 ounces whipped topping
- 18 gummy worms
Instructions
- First, make sure you have your whipped cream handy. If you're using canned whipped cream or Cool Whip, you're all set! If you'd prefer to make your own whipped cream, simply whisk together 1-½ cups of heavy cream, 2 teaspoons sugar, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. This will approximately equal 8 ounces of whipped cream topping.
- Also, crush those Oreo cookies. You can accomplish this by mixing them up in a food processor, or just putting the cookies in a ziploc bag and hitting them with a rolling pin. No need to remove the cream centers, they'll get mixed into the crush.16 Oreo cookies
- To make the pudding, just whisk together the instant chocolate pudding mix and milk until it's all well blended and smooth. Then, let it rest for about 5 minutes so the pudding can thicken.Two 3.9 ounce boxes of chocolate instant pudding mix, 4 cups cold milk
- Once the pudding has thickened, fold in the whipped cream. If this thins out the pudding a bit, just place it in the refrigerator for an additional 5 minutes before assembling the dirt cups.8 ounces whipped topping
- To serve the dirt cups, use any small cups that you have handy. For my recipe, I used 8-ounce clear disposable cups so that you're able to see the layers from the side.
- Place a few spoonfuls of pudding in the bottom of the cup. Then, sprinkle a layer of cookie crumbles on top. Repeat this layer once more.
- Top the pudding cups with gummy worms, sticking the ends of the worms into the crushed cookies, so they appear to be crawling out of the "dirt."18 gummy worms
- Serve and enjoy!
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Notes
😃 Fun variations
- 🎃 Halloween Dirt Cups - In addition to the gummy worms, add peep ghosts, candy eyes, tombstones, and candy corn & pumpkins.
- ✨ Funfetti - Stir homemade sprinkles into vanilla pudding and use Golden Oreos for the dirt.
- 🐰 Easter - Top the pudding cups with green-colored shredded coconut, peep bunnies, robins egg candy and other Easter candy.
- 🥜 Chocolate Peanut Butter - Layer the pudding with Reese's cups, Reese's pieces, peanut butter Oreos, or Nutter Butter cookies.
- 🌿 Mint Pudding Cups - Make the cups with mint or pistachio pudding and layer with mint-flavored Oreos.
- ⛱️ Beach Day - Instead of chocolate, use vanilla pudding and Golden Oreos, and top with a mini umbrella.
- 🍬 Giant Dirt Cup - Layer all the ingredients in a large pan or bowl, and scoop it out with a large spoon to serve.
- 🍮 Use Your Imagination - Experiment with lots of different flavors of pudding, layers, and toppings. You're only limited by your imagination!
Nutrition
Calories: 500kcal | Carbohydrates: 79g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 17g | Sodium: 489mg | Potassium: 401mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 56g | Vitamin A: 292IU | Calcium: 236mg