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Spooky Creamy Graveyard Dirt Pudding Cups

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A fun and easy summer Halloween dessert featuring creamy chocolate pudding layered with crunchy Oreo cookie ‘dirt’ and decorated with gummy worms and cookie tombstones. Perfect for parties and kids, this no-bake treat combines nostalgic flavors with a spooky twist.

Ingredients

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  • 2 packets (about 5.1 oz / 144 g) instant chocolate pudding mix
  • 3 cups (720 ml) cold whole milk (or any milk of your choice)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup (240 ml) heavy cream, whipped to soft peaks
  • 20 Oreo cookies, crushed into fine crumbs
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • Gummy worms
  • Mini chocolate chip cookies or rectangular shortbread cookies (for tombstones)
  • White icing or edible marker for tombstone writing
  • Optional: candy pumpkins or edible eyes for decoration

Instructions

  1. Prepare the pudding: In a medium bowl, whisk together the instant chocolate pudding mix and cold milk for about 2 minutes until thickened. Stir in the vanilla extract. Set aside to let it fully set for 5 minutes.
  2. Whip the cream: In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form. Gently fold the whipped cream into the chocolate pudding to create a creamy, airy texture.
  3. Make the dirt layer: Crush the Oreo cookies into fine crumbs using a food processor or place them in a zip-top bag and crush with a rolling pin. Mix the crumbs with the melted butter until combined and slightly clumpy.
  4. Assemble the cups: Spoon a layer of pudding into each cup, filling about half. Add a generous layer of the cookie dirt on top, pressing lightly to create an even surface. Add another thin layer of pudding if desired, then finish with a final dirt layer.
  5. Add the decorations: Insert gummy worms so they peek out from the dirt. Place mini cookies or small rectangles standing up as tombstones. Use white icing or edible markers to write spooky messages like “RIP” or “Boo” on the tombstones.
  6. Chill and serve: Refrigerate the pudding cups for at least 30 minutes to let flavors meld and the dirt set slightly. Serve chilled.

Notes

Do not overwhip the cream; soft peaks are best for folding. Crush Oreos finely to mimic dirt texture. Add gummy worms and tombstones just before serving to keep decorations fresh. For dairy-free or gluten-free versions, substitute ingredients accordingly.

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Keywords: Halloween dessert, pudding cups, Oreo dirt, gummy worms, no-bake dessert, summer dessert, spooky treat

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