Chocolate Dirt Pudding Cups (Print version)
Creamy chocolate pudding layered with crushed cookies and topped with gummy worms for a fun, no-bake treat.
# What you'll need:
→ Pudding Layer
01 - 1 package (3.9 oz) instant chocolate pudding mix
02 - 2 cups cold milk
03 - 1 cup whipped topping, thawed
→ Cookie Dirt
04 - 18 chocolate sandwich cookies, finely crushed
→ Decorations
05 - 12 gummy worms
# How to make it:
01 - Whisk together the instant chocolate pudding mix and cold milk in a large mixing bowl for 2 minutes until mixture thickens.
02 - Gently fold the whipped topping into the pudding mixture until fully incorporated and smooth.
03 - Process chocolate sandwich cookies in a food processor or place in a zip-top bag and crush with a rolling pin until fine crumbs resemble soil.
04 - Distribute cookie crumbs across the bottom of 6 serving cups. Add chocolate pudding mixture, then repeat layers, ending with a generous topping of crumbs.
05 - Press 2 gummy worms partially into each cup's topping to create a crawling effect. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.
# Expert suggestions:
01 -
- No oven required, which means you can make it even when summer heat has turned your kitchen into a sauna
- The ridiculous presentation makes everyone smile before they even take a bite
02 -
- The dirt needs to be finely crushed, big chunks will sink awkwardly instead of sitting prettily on top
- Letting these chill for the full hour makes the difference between good dirt pudding and great dirt pudding
03 -
- Use a rolling pin on the cookie filled bag if you need to work out some frustration
- Gluten free sandwich cookies work perfectly if you are feeding a mixed crowd