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Creamy Easter Dirt Cups Recipe Easy Homemade Spring Dessert with Gummy Worms

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A quick and easy no-bake dessert featuring creamy chocolate pudding mixed with cream cheese, layered with crushed chocolate cookies “dirt” and topped with gummy worms for a playful spring treat.

Ingredients

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  • 1 package (3.9 oz / 110 g) instant chocolate pudding mix
  • 2 cups (480 ml) milk (whole or 2%)
  • 4 oz (115 g) cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup (30 g) powdered sugar
  • 1 cup (240 ml) whipped topping, thawed (store-bought Cool Whip or fresh whipped cream)
  • About 20 chocolate sandwich cookies (Oreo or similar), crushed
  • About 1 cup (150 g) gummy worms
  • Optional: 1 tsp (5 ml) vanilla extract
  • Optional: fresh mint leaves for garnish

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, whisk together the instant chocolate pudding mix with 2 cups (480 ml) of cold milk. Whisk for about 2 minutes until it thickens. Set aside for 5 minutes to fully set.
  2. In another bowl, beat 4 oz (115 g) softened cream cheese with 1/4 cup (30 g) powdered sugar until smooth and fluffy. Add 1 tsp (5 ml) vanilla extract if using.
  3. Gently fold 1 cup (240 ml) thawed whipped topping into the cream cheese mixture using a spatula to keep it light and airy.
  4. Fold the cream cheese mixture into the set pudding until well combined, smooth, and creamy.
  5. Place about 20 chocolate sandwich cookies in a zip-top bag and crush with a rolling pin or heavy pan until a mix of fine crumbs and small chunks forms.
  6. Spoon a layer of crushed cookies (about 1/4 cup or 30 g) into the bottom of serving cups. Add a generous layer of the creamy pudding mixture (about 1/3 cup or 80 g). Repeat with another cookie crumb layer and top with pudding to fill the cup.
  7. Place 2–3 gummy worms on top of each cup, letting them peek out like they’re crawling through the dirt.
  8. Refrigerate the assembled cups for at least 30 minutes before serving to let flavors meld and pudding firm up.

Notes

Use cold milk to ensure pudding sets properly. Soften cream cheese before mixing to avoid lumps. Crush cookies by hand for best texture. Fold whipped topping gently to keep mixture light and airy. Assemble ahead but add gummy worms just before serving to keep them fresh.

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Keywords: Easter dessert, dirt cups, creamy pudding, gummy worms, no-bake dessert, spring dessert, chocolate pudding, kid-friendly dessert

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