Best Dirt Cups Recipe (2024)

Kids will go crazy over this Easy Dirt Cups Recipe. Layers of pudding and Oreo cookies topped with gummy worms make a fun treat or dessert.

This is a very simple recipe but kids absolutely love it. The layers are gorgeous in a clear cup and we love to serve this at parties for a fun individual dessert. The kids seriously go crazy over it but the adults like them too. They are so delicious.

I love recipes that are quick and easy but tasty. Have the kids help make these dirt cups for a fun dessert and festive summertime treat.

What’s In a Dirt Cup?

Layers of chocolate pudding and whipped cream, crushed oreo cookies and really fun gummy worms all go into a dirt cup. You will understand why my kids love these.

Ingredients

• Instant Chocolate Pudding Mix
• Milk
• Whipped Topping, thawed
• Toppings: 10-12 Oreo cookies, crushed and Gummy worms

How to Make Dirt Pudding:

• Step 1 – Mix milk and pudding – In a medium bowl, add cold milk. Next, sprinkle instant pudding over top and whisk until well combined.

• Step 2 – Allow time to chill – Place pudding mixture in refrigerator about 10 minutes or until set.

• Step 3 – Fold in whipped topping – Fold in cool whip until well combined.

• Step 4 – Layer in glasses – Add to glasses or cups. We like to use clear cups so you can see all of the pretty pudding layers.

• Step 5 – Chill Dirt Cups – Place in refrigerator 20 minutes to chill.

• Step 6 – Crush Cookies – Crush cookies in food processor. You can use a resealable plastic bag and a rolling pin if you don’t have a food processor.

• Step 7 – Add Oreos and Worms – Sprinkle the oreo cookies on top. Add gummy worms. This is the fun part and my kids love tohelp.

Topping ideas:

Gummy worms are super fun in these dirt cups. You can use sour gummy worms, regular gummy worms or anything you like. It is also fun to use gummy bears or fish or really anything.

You can add a small flower to the top that that would be really neat.Just make it fun. Let the kids help.

Recipe Tips

• Powdered Sugar – You sprinkle the tops of the dirt cups with powdered sugar. Depending on how you decorate them, it may look like sand.
• Prepare ahead of time – You can easily prepare these dirt pudding cups ahead of time. Depending on the candy you use, I usually add them to the cups prior to serving them.
• Crushing Oreos – No worries if you do not have a food processor or blender. Place the cookies inside a bag and crush. Make sure it is sealed tightly. You can use a rolling pin to quickly crush the cookies.
• Full fat ingredients are best. I prefer to use whole milk and regular cool whip to make this. You certainly can substitute these but I find it is best without using reduced fat items.
• Layer Ingredients –Add a small portion of the pudding and the the cookie crumbs. Then continue until the cup is full.
• Oreo –Leave cream filling in Oreos when crushing them.
• Serving – We like to serve in small cups so it is easy for the smaller hands to hold them. You use glass or plastic cups, we just recommend them being clear.

How Long will Dirt Pudding Last:

Dirt Pudding cups are best served immediately. But you can prepared and store in leftovers in the fridge for up to 2 to 3 days. The crushed will begin to get soggy if stored to long.

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