Halloween Dirt Cups Recipe

graveyard dirt cups decorated for a halloween party

5 from 1 vote

This graveyard dirt dessert is a quick and easy Halloween party favorite. They are made with layers of pudding, Oreo crumb, and graveyard-themed Halloween treats.

Prep Time20

cooling time15

Total Time35

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Servings: people

Calories: 93kcal

Author: The Carefree Kitchen

Ingredients

Garnish

18 regular Oreo cookies crushed
10 regular Milano cookies
3 tablespoons black frosting
10 gummy worms
20 small Halloween themed candies candy pumpkins, bones, or cats

Pudding Mixture

2 3.9-ounce boxes instant chocolate pudding
4 cups milk
2 cups Cool Whip

US Customary - Metric

Instructions

Prepare the Garnish

Add the Oreo cookies to a plastic bag and crush with a glass cup or rolling pin until the crumbs resemble "dirt" sized texture.
To make the gravestone, place the Milano cookies on a baking tray. Add the black frosting to a piping bag with a small round tip. Write the letters RIP on the gravestone.

Pudding Mixture

Add 4 cups of cold milk to a large mixing bowl. Add the pudding mix and whisk until smooth. Let it sit for 3-5 min or until set.
Add thawed Cool Whip to the pudding mixture and mix until combined and smooth. (You can use a hand mixer to speed up the process)

Assembling the Dirt Cups

Into each 12-ounce cup, add about 2/3 cup pudding mixture. Shake or tap each cup on the counter to settle the pudding mixture.
Add about 2 tablespoons of the cookie crumbs, then decorate with a Milano cookie, a gummy work, and the Halloween candies.
Chill for 30 minutes or serve immediately. Enjoy!

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Notes

Storing instructions: while best eaten soon after assembling, you can store leftover dirt cups in the fridge overnight. I recommend removing the candies so that they don’t get soggy in the fridge. You can decorate again the next day.

Make-ahead tips: you can make the pudding up to a day in advance and either store in a large bowl or divide into the cups and cover with plastic before storing. The garnishes can also be prepared the night before. This way, the next day you can just assemble and serve.

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