Dirt Pudding with Gummy Worms (Print Version)
Layers of creamy chocolate pudding and crushed cookies topped with playful gummy worms.
# What You'll Need:
→ Pudding Layer
01 - 1 package (3.9 oz) instant chocolate pudding mix
02 - 2 cups cold milk
03 - 1 cup whipped topping, thawed
→ Cookie Dirt
04 - 18 chocolate sandwich cookies, finely crushed
→ Decorations
05 - 12 gummy worms
# How to Make It:
01 - Whisk together the instant chocolate pudding mix and cold milk in a large mixing bowl for 2 minutes until thickened.
02 - Gently fold the whipped topping into the pudding mixture until fully incorporated and smooth.
03 - Process the chocolate sandwich cookies in a food processor or place in a zip-top bag and crush with a rolling pin until fine crumbs resemble dirt.
04 - Spoon cookie crumbs into the bottom of 6 serving cups or jars. Add a layer of chocolate pudding mixture. Repeat layers, finishing with a generous topping of cookie crumbs to completely cover the pudding.
05 - Decorate each cup with 2 gummy worms, positioning them so they appear to crawl out of the dirt.
06 - Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving to achieve optimal texture.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The crushed Oreos genuinely look like soil until you take that first spoonful and hit chocolate heaven
- Kids go absolutely wild for the garden concept but adults keep sneaking back for more
02 -
- Letting the pudding set for the full hour is non-negotiable for that proper spoonable texture
- Clear glasses or mason jars show off the layers beautifully but opaque flowerpots add more mystery
03 -
- Crush the cookies in batches to avoid uneven pieces that sink instead of layer
- Use a piping bag for the pudding to get cleaner lines and avoid messing up your dirt surface