Description
Halloween Dirt Cups are a fun and festive dessert perfect for spooky celebrations. This easy no-bake treat combines crushed Oreo cookies, creamy chocolate pudding, and whipped topping to create a delicious ‘dirt’ base, topped with gummy worms and candy pumpkins for a playful finishing touch. Ideal for parties and kids’ gatherings, these cups deliver a delightful combination of textures and flavors with minimal effort.
Ingredients
Scale
Base
- 12 Oreo Cookies, crushed
Chocolate Pudding Layer
- 1 box Instant Chocolate Pudding Mix (3.3 oz)
- 2 cups Milk
Topping
- 16 oz Cool Whip
- 8 Milano Cookies, crushed
- Gummy Worms, optional
- Candy Pumpkins, optional
- Wilton Black Writing Icing, for decoration
Instructions
- Prepare the Pudding: In a medium bowl, whisk together the instant chocolate pudding mix and 2 cups of cold milk until thickened (about 2 minutes). Refrigerate for a few minutes if desired to set further.
- Crush the Cookies: Place the Oreo cookies in a ziplock bag and crush them into fine crumbs using a rolling pin or your hands. Separately, crush the Milano cookies into smaller pieces for added texture.
- Assemble the Dirt Cups: In clear cups or small dessert bowls, begin by adding a layer of crushed Oreos to represent the ‘dirt’. Next, spoon a layer of chocolate pudding over the crumbs, followed by a layer of Cool Whip. Repeat layering if your cup size allows, ending with a top layer of crushed Milano cookies to add crunch.
- Add Decorations: Decorate the tops with gummy worms and candy pumpkins to give your cups a festive Halloween look. Use the Wilton Black Writing Icing to draw spooky designs or write fun messages on the inside rim of the cups or on plates as desired.
- Chill and Serve: Refrigerate the assembled dirt cups for at least 1 hour before serving so the layers set well and flavors meld together. Serve chilled for best taste and texture.
Notes
- You can substitute Cool Whip with homemade whipped cream for a fresher alternative.
- Try different cookie combinations, like chocolate chip or graham crackers, for varied flavors.
- If you prefer a firmer pudding layer, use less milk according to pudding mix instructions.
- These cups can be prepared a day ahead and stored covered in the refrigerator.
- For a fun twist, add crushed peanuts or mini chocolate chips between layers.
Keywords: Halloween dessert, dirt cups, no-bake dessert, chocolate pudding cups, Oreo dessert, festive treats, kids dessert