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Best Graveyard Dirt Pudding Cups with Easy Oreo Crumble

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These spooky and delicious dirt pudding cups are made with a creamy vanilla pudding and cream cheese filling, topped with an easy Oreo crumble and gummy worms. Perfect for Halloween parties, they come together in just 20 minutes of active time and are a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.

Ingredients

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  • 1 package (3.4 oz) instant vanilla pudding mix
  • 2 cups cold whole milk
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1 standard package (14.3 oz) Oreo cookies (about 36 cookies)
  • 2 tablespoons melted butter
  • 12–15 gummy worms
  • 12 small clear plastic cups (5–7 oz size)
  • Optional: small sprigs of fresh rosemary or candy pumpkins for decoration

Instructions

  1. Make the Oreo Dirt Crumble: Place all 36 Oreo cookies into a large zip-top bag. Seal tightly and crush with a rolling pin into fine crumbs with some small chunks. Transfer to a medium bowl and stir in 2 tablespoons melted butter until evenly distributed. Set aside.
  2. Prepare the Cream Cheese Base: In a large mixing bowl, beat softened cream cheese and 1/4 cup softened butter with an electric mixer on medium speed until smooth and fluffy, about 2 minutes. Add 1/2 cup powdered sugar and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Beat until well combined, scraping down sides as needed.
  3. Make the Pudding: In a separate bowl, whisk together instant vanilla pudding mix and 2 cups cold whole milk. Whisk vigorously for about 2 minutes until pudding starts to thicken. Let sit for 2-3 minutes to set up slightly.
  4. Combine and Whip: Pour thickened pudding into cream cheese mixture. Beat on medium speed until smooth and creamy, about 1 minute. In a separate small bowl, whip 1 cup heavy whipping cream until stiff peaks form (about 3-4 minutes). Gently fold whipped cream into pudding mixture until no white streaks remain.
  5. Chill the Pudding (Optional but Recommended): Cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate pudding mixture for 30 minutes for easier layering.
  6. Assemble the Cups: Add 2 tablespoons Oreo crumble to the bottom of each cup. Gently press down with a spoon. Spoon or pipe pudding mixture on top, filling each cup about halfway. Add another layer of Oreo crumble (1-2 tablespoons) on top.
  7. Add the Garnishes: Poke 2-3 gummy worms into the top layer of each cup, letting some ‘escape’ over the rim. Optionally, add a rosemary sprig or candy pumpkin.
  8. Chill Before Serving: Refrigerate assembled cups for at least 1 hour before serving. Cups keep in the fridge for up to 2 days.

Notes

For best texture, let cream cheese come to room temperature. Use full-fat cream cheese for a thicker pudding layer. Classic Oreos work better than double-stuf for a more ‘dirt-like’ crumble. Chilling is essential to prevent runny layers. Store assembled cups in the refrigerator for up to 3 days; add gummy worms just before serving for freshness.

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