Description
Pumpkin Patch Dirt Cups are no-bake, layered desserts featuring chocolate pudding, whipped topping, and crushed cookies for a playful ‘dirt’ effect. Each cup is topped with a green stem for a festive fall presentation, perfect for kids and Halloween parties.
Ingredients
1 package (3.9 oz) instant chocolate pudding mix
2 cups cold milk
1 tub (8 oz) whipped topping, thawed
1 package (14.3 oz) chocolate sandwich cookies (e.g., Oreos)
Green candy melts or green frosting (for stems)
Small clear plastic cups (8-10 oz)
Instructions
1. Whisk chocolate pudding mix with cold milk for 2 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes to set.
2. Gently fold in whipped topping until smooth.
3. Crush chocolate cookies into fine crumbs.
4. Layer crushed cookies in each cup.
5. Add a layer of pudding mixture. Repeat layers, finishing with cookie crumbs on top.
6. Press a green candy melt or small dollop of green frosting into the top center as the pumpkin stem.
7. Refrigerate at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
Best enjoyed the day they’re made.
Store in the refrigerator for up to 2 days, tightly covered.
Do not make too far in advance or cookies will soften.
Cold milk is crucial for pudding to set properly.
Fold whipped topping gently to maintain light texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 28 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg