Description
These Pumpkin Patch Dirt Cups are a fun and festive no-bake Halloween dessert. Layers of chocolate pudding, crushed Oreos, and creamy Cool Whip create a delicious base, while candy pumpkins and coconut ‘grass’ transform them into a spooky-cute pumpkin patch!
Ingredients
Scale
Essentials:
- 1 package (3.9 oz) chocolate instant pudding mix
- 2 cups milk
- 8 oz Cool Whip (thawed)
- 1 package Oreo cookies (crushed)
- Candy pumpkins
- 1/2 cup shredded coconut
- Green food coloring
Optional Add-Ons:
- Use graham crackers or other chocolate sandwich cookies instead of Oreos
- Try vanilla or pumpkin-flavored pudding for variety
- Swap candy pumpkins with gummy candies or mini chocolates
Substitutions & Shortcuts:
- Use almond, soy, or coconut milk in place of dairy milk
- Homemade whipped cream can replace Cool Whip for a richer flavor
- If you can’t find candy pumpkins, decorate with any fall-themed candies
Instructions
- Crush the Oreos: Place cookies in a food processor and pulse until finely crushed, or put them in a sealed bag and crush with a rolling pin.
- Prepare the pudding: In a medium bowl, whisk the pudding mix with milk for 2 minutes. Let sit 5 minutes to thicken.
- Fold in Cool Whip: Gently fold whipped topping into the pudding until smooth and creamy.
- Layer the cups: In 9-ounce cups, start with crushed Oreos, then pudding mixture. Repeat layers, finishing with Oreos on top.
- Chill: Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- Make the grass: Place shredded coconut in a container, add green food coloring and a splash of water. Shake until evenly colored.
- Decorate: Top each cup with green coconut grass and candy pumpkins before serving.
Notes
- These cups can be made a day ahead and stored in the fridge.
- For extra Halloween flair, add gummy worms crawling out of the ‘dirt.’
- Serve in clear cups for the best layered effect.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: undefined
- Category: Dessert, Halloween Recipe
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 27g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: undefined
- Trans Fat: undefined
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
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