These Dirt Cups are a nostalgic, crowd-pleasing treat that feels like a playful twist on traditional pudding. The recipe combines rich, creamy chocolate pudding with cool, fluffy whipped topping, layered over and under crunchy chocolate cookie crumbs that mimic soil. It is incredibly easy to assemble, making it perfect for potlucks, children’s parties, or a quick weeknight dessert when you want something sweet without turning on the oven. The contrast between the smooth, cool pudding and the crisp, buttery cookies creates a delightful texture in every bite. Serve them in clear plastic cups to showcase the layers, and feel free to add gummy worms for extra fun. This simple dessert delivers maximum flavor with minimal effort, satisfying any chocolate craving instantly.
Dirt Cups (Jello Pudding)
Description
These Dirt Cups are a nostalgic, crowd-pleasing treat that feels like a playful twist on traditional pudding. The recipe combines rich, creamy chocolate pudding with cool, fluffy whipped topping, layered over and under crunchy chocolate cookie crumbs that mimic soil. It is incredibly easy to assemble, making it perfect for potlucks, children's parties, or a quick weeknight dessert when you want something sweet without turning on the oven. The contrast between the smooth, cool pudding and the crisp, buttery cookies creates a delightful texture in every bite. Serve them in clear plastic cups to showcase the layers, and feel free to add gummy worms for extra fun. This simple dessert delivers maximum flavor with minimal effort, satisfying any chocolate craving instantly.Ingredients
Directions
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Place the milk in a large mixing bowl.
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Sprinkle the Jello pudding and pie filling mix over the milk.
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Whisk vigorously for 2 minutes until the mixture thickens.
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Let the pudding stand for 5 minutes to complete setting.
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Gently fold in the Cool Whip until fully incorporated.
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Crush half of the chocolate sandwich cookies into small crumbs and stir them into the pudding mixture.
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Spoon a tablespoon of the remaining crushed cookie crumbs into the bottom of each plastic cup.
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Fill each cup three-quarters full with the pudding mixture.
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Top each cup with the remaining crushed cookie crumbs to resemble dirt.
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Garnish with gummy worms or other candy decorations if desired and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 8
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 2922.9kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 193.2g298%
- Saturated Fat 116.8g584%
- Cholesterol 222.4mg75%
- Sodium 173.3mg8%
- Total Carbohydrate 249.1g84%
- Dietary Fiber 44.0g176%
- Sugars 196.9g
- Protein 28.3g57%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
