Description
Dirt Cups are a fun and delightful no-bake dessert perfect for kids and adults alike. This recipe combines creamy chocolate pudding with crushed Oreos that resemble soil and playful gummy worms for a creative and whimsical treat that’s easy to prepare and sure to impress.
Ingredients
Scale
Chocolate Pudding Mixture
- 3.4 ounces instant chocolate pudding mix
- 2 cups cold milk
- 8 ounces whipped topping (thawed)
Toppings
- 10-12 Oreo cookies (crushed)
- 32 gummy worms
Instructions
- Prepare Pudding: In a medium bowl, add cold milk and sprinkle the instant chocolate pudding mix over it. Whisk thoroughly until fully combined and smooth.
- Thicken Pudding: Let the pudding mixture sit for about 5 minutes at room temperature to allow it to thicken properly.
- Fold in Whipped Topping: Gently fold the thawed whipped topping into the pudding mixture until well blended, creating a creamy texture.
- Assemble Dessert: Spoon the pudding mixture evenly into 4 serving glasses or cups.
- Add Crushed Oreos: Sprinkle the crushed Oreo cookies over the top of each pudding cup to mimic the appearance of dirt.
- Decorate with Gummy Worms: Place four gummy worms on top of each cup to create a fun, ‘worm-infested dirt’ look.
- Chill: Refrigerate the assembled dirt cups until ready to serve, to ensure they are cool and set.
Notes
- Use cold milk to ensure the pudding sets properly.
- Be gentle when folding in the whipped topping to keep the mixture light and fluffy.
- Crushing Oreos finely will give a better soil effect.
- You can substitute gummy worms with other fun candy decorations if desired.
- These can be prepared a few hours in advance and stored covered in the refrigerator.
