Description

Halloween Dirt Cups are a fun and spooky dessert perfect for Halloween parties. Layers of creamy chocolate pudding, crushed Oreo cookies resembling ‘dirt’, and gummy worms create a playful treat that is both delicious and visually appealing. This no-bake recipe is quick and easy to prepare, making it ideal for festive gatherings or family fun.

Ingredients

Scale

Base Ingredients

12 Oreo Cookies
1 box Instant Chocolate Pudding Mix (3.3 oz)
2 cups Milk
16 oz Cool Whip

Decorations

8 Milano Cookies
Gummy Worms and Candy Pumpkins (optional)
Wilton Black Writing Icing

Instructions

Crush Oreos: Place the 12 Oreo cookies in a plastic bag and crush them into fine crumbs using a rolling pin or the back of a spoon to resemble dirt.
Prepare Pudding: In a mixing bowl, whisk together the instant chocolate pudding mix and 2 cups of milk until thickened, about 2 minutes.
Combine Pudding and Cool Whip: Gently fold the 16 oz of Cool Whip into the prepared pudding until well blended and smooth.
Layer the Cups: In serving cups or jars, start by adding a layer of crushed Oreos to mimic soil, then add a layer of the pudding and Cool Whip mixture. Repeat layers, finishing with a top layer of crushed Oreos.
Add Decorations: Garnish the top with Milano cookies arranged as tombstones, using Wilton black writing icing to write spooky messages or RIP on them. Add gummy worms and candy pumpkins around for a creepy effect.
Chill and Serve: Refrigerate the dirt cups for at least 1 hour before serving to allow flavors to meld and the dessert to set.

Notes

For a firmer pudding layer, prepare the pudding mixture a bit thicker by reducing milk slightly to 1 3/4 cups.
Use full-fat Cool Whip or whipped topping for a creamier texture.
Milano cookies can be substituted with any other crisp cookies or homemade edible tombstones.
The dessert can be prepared a day ahead and stored in the refrigerator covered tightly.
Add gummy worms just before serving to prevent them from becoming sticky or melting into the pudding.

Keywords: Halloween dessert, dirt cups, chocolate pudding, Oreo dessert, no-bake dessert, spooky treats, holiday dessert