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Pumpkin Dirt Cups Recipe

Pumpkin Dirt Cups Recipe


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  • Total Time: 10 minutes
  • Yield: 6 1x

Description

Midnight Halloween Pumpkin Dirt Cups bring spooky dessert magic to your seasonal gathering. Chocolate pudding, crushed cookies, and adorable pumpkin decorations create a playful treat you cannot resist.


Ingredients

Scale

Main Dairy Ingredients:

  • 2 cups milk
  • 8 ounces (226 grams) cool whip
  • 1 package (3.9 ounces/110 grams) chocolate instant pudding

Crumble and Garnish Ingredients:

  • 20 oreo cookies, crushed
  • Candy pumpkins
  • Shredded coconut

Coloring Ingredient:

  • Green food coloring

Instructions

  1. Combine pudding mix and milk in a medium bowl, whisking vigorously until smooth and well blended. Allow the mixture to thicken for several minutes.
  2. Gently incorporate Cool Whip into the pudding, creating a light and creamy texture.
  3. Create a foundational layer by sprinkling crushed cookies at the bottom of each serving cup.
  4. Carefully spread a generous layer of the pudding mixture over the cookie base.
  5. Continue building the dessert by alternating layers of pudding and crushed cookies, ensuring each layer is evenly distributed.
  6. Chill the dessert in the refrigerator for a minimum of one hour to allow flavors and textures to meld together.
  7. Prepare the green coconut topping by placing shredded coconut in a sealed container. Add a few drops of green food coloring and a small amount of water, then shake thoroughly until the coconut is uniformly colored.
  8. Just before serving, garnish the top of each dirt cup with the vibrant green coconut, and artfully place candy pumpkins for a festive Halloween-themed presentation.

Notes

  • Keep ingredients chilled until just before mixing to maintain the perfect creamy texture.
  • Customize layers by experimenting with different cookie types for unique flavor combinations.
  • Store these festive desserts in the refrigerator for up to two days, ensuring maximum freshness and flavor retention.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Desserts, Snacks
  • Method: None
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 6
  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 22 g
  • Sodium: 250 mg
  • Fat: 16 g
  • Saturated Fat: 9 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 42 g
  • Fiber: 1 g
  • Protein: 4 g
  • Cholesterol: 15 mg