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Creamy Graveyard Dirt Pudding Cups

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These easy Halloween pudding cups feature creamy chocolate pudding, crunchy Oreo ‘dirt,’ and playful decorations like gummy worms and cookie tombstones. Perfect for parties, potlucks, or a spooky family treat, they’re quick to assemble and always a crowd-pleaser.

Ingredients

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  • 1 (5.1 oz) box chocolate instant pudding mix
  • 3 cups cold whole milk
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 8 oz whipped topping (Cool Whip), thawed
  • 20 Oreo cookies, crushed
  • 8–12 gummy worms
  • 8–12 Milano cookies or graham crackers (for tombstones)
  • Black decorating gel or melted chocolate (for writing ‘RIP’)
  • Candy pumpkins or bone-shaped sprinkles (optional)

Instructions

  1. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together chocolate pudding mix and cold milk for 2 minutes until thickened. Set aside for 5 minutes to set.
  2. In another bowl, beat softened cream cheese with powdered sugar and vanilla extract using an electric mixer until smooth and lump-free.
  3. Gently fold whipped topping into the cream cheese mixture with a rubber spatula until light and fluffy.
  4. Add half the chocolate pudding to the cream cheese mixture, folding gently until just combined. Fold in the remaining pudding for a mousse-like consistency. Chill for 10 minutes if too thin.
  5. Crush Oreo cookies in a zip-top bag with a rolling pin or pulse in a food processor until you have fine crumbs (some chunky bits are fine).
  6. Spoon about 2 tablespoons of Oreo crumbs into the bottom of each cup. Add a generous layer of pudding mixture (about 1/2 cup). Top with another layer of Oreo crumbs (about 1 tablespoon). Repeat layers if cups are tall, finishing with Oreo ‘dirt’ on top.
  7. Decorate each cup with a Milano or graham cracker tombstone, writing ‘RIP’ with black gel or melted chocolate. Add 1-2 gummy worms and candy pumpkins for a graveyard look.
  8. Refrigerate cups for at least 1 hour to set layers and meld flavors. If making ahead, cover loosely with plastic wrap.

Notes

For gluten-free cups, use gluten-free chocolate sandwich cookies and graham crackers. For dairy-free, substitute coconut milk, plant-based cream cheese, and coconut whipped topping. Chill pudding cups for best texture and decorate just before serving to keep toppings fresh. Use a piping bag for easy layering. Let kids help with decorating for extra fun.

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