What are dirt cups called?

People often call them dirt cups, dirt pudding cups, Oreo dirt cups, or dirt desserts. Typically, they combine pudding with crushed chocolate sandwich cookies that resemble soil.

How do I make homemade dirt cups?

First, prepare instant pudding with milk and fold in whipped topping. Next, alternate pudding and crushed Oreos in cups, then chill them. For Pumpkin Dirt Cups, finish with green coconut and candy pumpkins just before serving.

What are the ingredients in Halloween dirt cups?

Basic Halloween dirt cups usually include pudding, milk, whipped topping, and crushed Oreos. Then, seasonal candy adds the spooky or fall theme. For this version, candy pumpkins and green coconut create a pumpkin patch. However, gummy worms or candy corn also work well.

How do you keep dirt cups from getting soggy?

First, keep the cups refrigerated and covered. Also, add the final cookie crumbs and decorations close to serving time if you want maximum crunch. Most importantly, add the green coconut and candy pumpkins right before serving. As a result, the topping keeps a fresher texture and cleaner appearance.

Pumpkin Dirt Cups Recipe : Amazing Easy Thanksgiving Treat

Description

Creamy chocolate pudding, fluffy Cool Whip, and crushed Oreos create these easy Pumpkin Dirt Cups. Green coconut grass and candy pumpkins give each cup a festive pumpkin patch look for Thanksgiving, Halloween, and fall parties.

Ingredients

Scale

1 package (3.9 oz) chocolate instant pudding

2 cups milk

8 oz Cool Whip

1 regular-size package Oreo cookies

Candy pumpkins, as needed

Shredded coconut, as needed

Green food coloring, a few drops

Water, a small amount

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Instructions

1. Crush the Oreo cookies finely using a food processor or place them in a sealed bag and crush them with a rolling pin.

2. Whisk the chocolate instant pudding mix with the milk for about 2 minutes. Then let it stand for 5 minutes to thicken.

3. Gently fold the Cool Whip into the thickened pudding until combined.

4. Add about 1 tablespoon of Oreo crumbs to the bottom of each serving cup. Add a layer of the pudding mixture.

5. Continue alternating Oreo crumbs and pudding mixture. Finish each cup with Oreo crumbs on top.

6. Chill the assembled dirt cups for at least 1 hour.

7. Place the shredded coconut in a container with a lid. Add a few drops of green food coloring and a small splash of water. Close the container and shake until the coconut turns evenly green.

8. Just before serving, garnish each cup with green coconut and candy pumpkins.

Notes

Vanilla instant pudding can replace chocolate pudding. Add brown food coloring if desired to create a dirt-like color.

Golden Oreos can replace regular Oreos, although they will not create the same dark dirt appearance.

Candy corn or gummy worms can also be added for variation.

Add the green coconut and candy decorations immediately before serving.

The listed yield is 18 servings. However, using 9 oz plastic cups produces approximately 12 to 14 cups.

You can assemble the dessert in a 9 x 13-inch pan instead of individual cups.

Nutrition facts were not provided for this recipe.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Category: Thanksgiving Desserts
Method: No Bake
Cuisine: American