Oreo Cookie Dirt Cup pudding Parfaits are an easy-to-make dessert that both kids and adults will love. Layers of chocolate pudding, crushed Oreo cookies, and then topped with gummy worms this dirt cup recipe is so easy to make. Everyone will love it when you make this Dirt Cup Pudding Parfaits Recipe.
Dirt Cups Pudding Parfaits Recipe
If you are looking for a super easy dessert recipe that kids will love and has no baking needed then you are going to love this pudding parfait recipe. This recipe while geared for fun for the kids is one that the adults will love too. If you love chocolate pudding and Oreo cookies then you will love this dessert that takes just 10 minutes to make!
Dirt Cups are a super easy chocolate pudding dessert recipe that is perfect for parties and get-togethers. This easy pudding treat only takes about 10 minutes to make and they are fun to make along with eating.
My kids love it when I make this Dirt Cup Pudding Parfaits Recipe and they get to help me. My youngest thinks it’s super fun to stick the worms on top and in the pudding mixture.
This easy pudding parfait recipe is perfect for Halloween Parties, Summer BBQs, and kid’s parties. This individual pudding dessert for kids is always a hit with the kids and adults always seem to love them too.
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What is a Dirt Cup?
A dirt cup is a simple and fun treat that is made with crushed Oreo Cookies, pudding, cool whip, and candy worms. You can make dirt cup cupcakes if you are a big fan of dirt cups for a fun variation.
This popular dessert recipe resembles a garden scene with edible “dirt” made from crushed chocolate cookies. It is typically served in individual cups or bowls, hence the name “Dirt Cup.” The dessert consists of layers of chocolate pudding, topped with the cookie crumb mixture to resemble soil, and often decorated with gummy worms or other candy to resemble plants or insects in a garden. This recipe is often enjoyed as a playful treat, particularly at children’s parties, themed events, or during the Halloween season.
Variations of this recipe
Make it a large dish. While I love making this cup of dirt recipe as an individual serving dessert you can make this recipe as a large dish recipe. If you would prefer to do that you will want to use a casserole dish. Then make the pudding layer and the crushed cookie layer and layer them in the casserole dish and then top with the gummy worms.
Make larger Servings. I used 4-ounce plastic cups for this recipe to make 18 individual serving-sized cups. You can make them larger servings if desired by using larger cups or bowls.
Change up the pudding. I used milk chocolate pudding but if you want darker pudding then use a dark chocolate pudding.
Different Layered Dirt Cup Ideas
This is the basic recipe for making dirt pudding cups but there are many ways to have fun and change this basic recipe up for any occasion.
Halloween Dirt Cups. Use chocolate pudding, and chocolate Oreos and top with candy pumpkins, candy eyeballs, tombstone cookies, and worms. I also like to make Pumpkin Patch Dirt cups at Halloween time.
Easter Dirt Cups. Use Chocolate pudding, chocolate Oreos and top with marshmallow peeps.
Beach Pudding Cups. Use Vanilla pudding, golden Oreos (so it looks like sand), and top with gummy bears and gummy sea creatures. You can also add blue food coloring to the vanilla pudding so that it looks like water.
Unicorn Pudding Cups. Use Vanilla pudding and color it in 2 different colors, then use crushed golden Oreos. Layer the pudding and the crushed golden Oreo cookies and then top with unicorn horn candies and bright-colored sprinkles.
Can I Use Homemade Pudding when Making Dirt Cup Pudding Parfaits?
Yes! I normally use instant pudding mix to make this recipe because it is easier and faster. However, if you want to make homemade pudding this homemade chocolate pudding and this homemade vanilla pudding are easy to make recipes for homemade pudding.
How to Crush Oreo Cookies
There are 2 different ways that make it easy to crush Oreo cookies.
- Zip-Close bag. Place the Oreo cookies into a gallon-size zip-top bag. Using a meat maillot or rolling pin, crush the cookies into very fine pieces.
- Food Processor. Add all of the cookies to the cup of the food processor and then pulse until you have cookie crumbs.
How to store Leftovers?
If you have any uneaten dirt cups, cover each cup or bowl tightly with plastic wrap. Place the covered dirt cups in the refrigerator. Dirt cups can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2-3 days. However, note that the longer they are stored, the softer the Oreo crumb layer may become due to contact with the pudding. When you’re ready to enjoy the leftovers, simply remove the dirt cups from the refrigerator, uncover them, and serve chilled.
Can I make these in advance?
Yes! You can make these dirt cups in advance. However, it’s worth noting that if you include gummy worms as a topping, they may become slightly softer after being refrigerated for an extended period. To maintain their texture, you can add the gummy worms just before serving each individual dirt cup.
Follow the recipe instructions to make the dirt cups as usual, layering the Oreo crumb mixture and chocolate pudding in individual cups or bowls. Once the dirt cups are assembled, cover each cup or bowl tightly with plastic wrap or transfer them to an airtight container with a lid. Place the covered dirt cups in the refrigerator. Dirt cups can be made in advance and stored in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours before serving. When you’re ready to serve the dirt cups, remove them from the refrigerator, uncover them, and you’re good to go!
Dirt Cup Pudding Parfaits Recipe Ingredients
- 3 3.9 ounce boxes of Instant Chocolate Pudding Mix
- 3 cups cold milk
- 8 ounces whipped topping thawed
- 48 Oreo Cookies Crushed (you can use store brand chocolate sandwich cookies)
- 36 candy gummy worms if only putting them on the top. If you are adding gummy worms inside the pudding cups then you will need 72 gummy worms.
- Individual Serving cups. I used 4-ounce sized plastic cups for this recipe.
How to Make Dirt Cup Pudding Parfaits Recipe
Put the container of whipped topping on the counter for 15 minutes to thaw.
While the cool whip is thawing on the counter add the instant chocolate pudding powder and 3 cups of milk to a large mixing bowl.
Using a whisk mix the milk and instant pudding mixture together for 2 minutes and then let sit in the bowl for 5 minutes.
Add the whipped topping to the pudding mixture by carefully folding it into the pudding.
Crush the Oreo Cookies and set the crushed Oreos aside.
Take individual serving cups or bowls and spoon a layer of the Oreo crumb mixture into each cup. If desired, you can add gummy worms on top of the crumb layer to make it look like worms in the dirt. Press them slightly into the crumb mixture.
Spoon a layer of the chocolate pudding mixture on top of the crumb layer in each cup, covering the gummy worms (if added).
Repeat the layering process, adding another layer of Oreo crumbs followed by a chocolate pudding layer until you reach the top of the cups for each cup making the last layer a layer of cookie crumbles.
Top each of the dirt pudding cups with 2 gummy worms.
Chill until ready to serve.
Oreo Cookie Recipes
Oreo Dirt Cup pudding Parfaits
Ingredients
- 3 3.9 ounce boxes Instant Chocolate Pudding Mix
- 3 cups cold milk
- 8 ounces whipped topping thawed
- 48 Oreo Cookies Crushed you can use store brand chocolate sandwich cookies
- 36 candy gummy worms if only putting them on the top. If you are adding gummy worms inside the pudding cups then you will need 72 gummy worms.
- 18 Individual Serving cups. I used 4-ounce sized plastic cups for this recipe.
Instructions
- Put the container of whipped topping on the counter for 15 minutes to thaw.
- While the cool whip is thawing on the counter add the instant chocolate pudding powder and 3 cups of milk to a large mixing bowl.
- Using a whisk mix the milk and instant pudding mixture together for 2 minutes and then let sit in the bowl for 5 minutes.
- Add the whipped topping to the pudding mixture by carefully folding it into the pudding.
- Crush the Oreo Cookies and set the crushed Oreos aside.
- Take individual serving cups or bowls and spoon a layer of the Oreo crumb mixture into each cup. If desired, you can add gummy worms on top of the crumb layer to make it look like worms in the dirt. Press them slightly into the crumb mixture.
- Spoon a layer of the chocolate pudding mixture on top of the crumb layer in each cup, covering the gummy worms (if added).
- Repeat the layering process, adding another layer of Oreo crumbs followed by a chocolate pudding layer until you reach the top of the cups for each cup making the last layer a layer of cookie crumbles.
- Top each of the dirt pudding cups with 2 gummy worms.
- Chill until ready to serve.
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