Description
Fun and festive Easter Dirt Cake Cups made with layers of creamy pudding, crushed chocolate cookies, and topped with colorful candy eggs—perfect for kids and easy no-bake treats.
Ingredients
- 1 package (3.9 oz) instant chocolate pudding mix
- 2 cups cold milk
- 1 cup whipped topping (like Cool Whip)
- 1 package (about 14 oz) chocolate sandwich cookies (crushed)
- 1/2 cup cream cheese (softened)
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup mini chocolate eggs or candy-coated chocolates
- Gummy worms (optional)
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together chocolate pudding mix and cold milk until thickened. Set aside.
- In another bowl, beat cream cheese, butter, and powdered sugar until smooth and creamy.
- Mix in vanilla extract, then fold in whipped topping.
- Combine the cream mixture with the pudding until fully blended.
- Crush chocolate cookies into fine crumbs.
- In serving cups, layer cookie crumbs, pudding mixture, then more crumbs.
- Repeat layers until cups are filled, ending with cookie crumbs on top.
- Decorate with mini chocolate eggs and gummy worms.
- Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.
Notes
- Use clear cups to show the fun layered effect.
- You can swap chocolate pudding for vanilla for a lighter flavor.
- Crush cookies finely for a realistic “dirt” look.
- Keep refrigerated until ready to serve.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American