Description

Easter Dirt Cups are a fun and festive no-bake dessert perfect for spring celebrations. Layers of creamy chocolate pudding, crushed chocolate sandwich cookies that resemble dirt, and colorful candy decorations create a delightful treat that’s as playful as it is delicious. This easy recipe requires minimal prep and no cooking, making it ideal for families and kids to enjoy making together.

Ingredients

Scale

Pudding Mixture

1 (3.9 oz) box instant chocolate pudding mix
2 cups cold milk
1 (8 oz) container whipped topping (such as Cool Whip)

Dirt Layer

1 (14 oz) package chocolate sandwich cookies (like Oreos)

Toppings and Decorations

Pastel-colored candy eggs or jelly beans
Marshmallow Peeps (chicks or bunnies)
Green-tinted shredded coconut (optional)
Small clear plastic cups or jars for serving

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Instructions

Prepare Pudding Mixture: In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the instant chocolate pudding mix and cold milk vigorously for about 2 minutes until the mixture thickens. Let it sit for 5 minutes to fully set and develop its creamy texture.
Combine Whipped Topping: Gently fold the whipped topping into the thickened pudding mixture until smooth and evenly combined. This adds a light and fluffy texture to the pudding layer.
Crush Cookies: Using a food processor or blender, pulse the chocolate sandwich cookies until they become fine crumbs resembling dirt. If you don’t have a processor, place cookies in a zip-top bag and crush them with a rolling pin.
Assemble Dirt Cups: Spoon a layer of the crushed cookie crumbs into the bottom of each serving cup or jar. Add a layer of the pudding mixture over the cookie crumbs. Repeat the layering process, finishing with a top layer of cookie crumbs to resemble dirt.
Add Decorative Touches: If using, sprinkle green-tinted shredded coconut over the top to simulate grass. Then place pastel-colored candy eggs or jelly beans, and a marshmallow Peep (chick or bunny) on each cup for a festive Easter look.
Chill Before Serving: Refrigerate the assembled dirt cups for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld and the pudding to set further. Serve chilled for the best taste and texture.

Notes

To tint shredded coconut green, place it in a zip-top bag with a few drops of green food coloring and shake until evenly colored.
For variations, try decorating with chocolate rocks, edible flowers, or gummy worms for a fun twist.
These cups can be made a few hours ahead to save time but are best enjoyed the day they are prepared.