Description
Chocolate magic meets springtime whimsy in these Easter Dirt Cups, where creamy pudding and crushed cookies create a playful dessert landscape. Pastel candy eggs and gummy worms nestled among chocolate crumbs invite sweet celebrations that delight both children and adults.
Ingredients
Scale
Dessert Base:
- 1 package (14 ounces / 397 grams) chocolate sandwich cookies (Oreos), crushed
- 1 box (3.9 ounces / 110 grams) instant chocolate pudding mix
- 2 cups (480 milliliters) cold milk
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) whipped topping (Cool Whip)
Creamy and Sweet Components:
- 1/2 cup (120 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup (60 grams) powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup (80 grams) shredded coconut
Decorative Ingredients:
- Green food coloring
- Easter-themed candies (gummy bunnies, chocolate eggs, mini marshmallows, Peeps, etc.)
Instructions
- Whip the chocolate pudding mix with cold milk until it reaches a thick, creamy consistency, allowing it to set for approximately 5 minutes.
- If incorporating cream cheese, whisk it with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until smooth, then delicately integrate into the pudding mixture.
- Gently fold whipped topping into the pudding blend, ensuring complete and even incorporation.
- Transform shredded coconut into vibrant green “Easter grass” by mixing with a few drops of green food coloring.
- Create the base layer in serving cups by evenly distributing half of the crushed Oreo cookies, then carefully pour the chocolate pudding mixture over the cookie foundation.
- Generously top with remaining crushed Oreos to mimic a dirt-like appearance.
- Embellish the dessert with playful Easter-themed confections such as chocolate eggs, gummy bunnies, or marshmallow Peeps, strategically placing the green coconut “grass” for a whimsical finish.
- Refrigerate the assembled dessert for 15-20 minutes to allow flavors to meld and ensure a perfectly chilled treat.
Notes
- Customize cream cheese addition by adjusting sweetness to personal preference, ensuring a balanced flavor profile without overpowering the chocolate pudding.
- Create dairy-free version by substituting milk with almond or coconut milk, and using vegan whipped topping for an inclusive dessert option.
- Experiment with different cookie bases like graham crackers or chocolate wafers to add unique texture and depth to the classic dirt cup design.
- Prepare components ahead of time and assemble just before serving to maintain crisp cookie layers and prevent soggy textures, ensuring a delightful dessert experience.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 300 kcal
- Sugar: 28 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg