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Tasty Graveyard Dirt Cake Cups with Gummy Worms

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A quick and easy Halloween dessert featuring layers of creamy chocolate pudding, cream cheese, and crushed chocolate sandwich cookies, topped with gummy worms for a spooky treat.

Ingredients

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  • 25 chocolate sandwich cookies (like Oreos), crushed finely
  • 1 package (3.9 oz / 110 g) instant chocolate pudding mix
  • 2 cups (480 ml) milk (whole or 2%)
  • 4 oz (115 g) cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup (30 g) powdered sugar
  • 1 cup (240 ml) whipped topping (like Cool Whip), thawed
  • 15–20 gummy worms

Instructions

  1. Crush the chocolate sandwich cookies into fine crumbs using a food processor or by placing them in a resealable bag and crushing with a rolling pin. Set aside.
  2. In a medium bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and powdered sugar together until smooth and creamy (about 2-3 minutes).
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk the instant chocolate pudding mix with 2 cups of milk according to package instructions until thickened (at least 2 minutes).
  4. Fold the pudding mixture gently into the cream cheese mixture until well combined.
  5. Carefully fold in the thawed whipped topping using a spatula to keep the mixture light and airy.
  6. Assemble the dirt cups by layering 1-2 tablespoons of cookie crumbs at the bottom of each cup, followed by about 3 tablespoons of the creamy pudding mixture. Repeat the layers, ending with cookie crumbs on top.
  7. Decorate each cup with 2-3 gummy worms placed on top to peek out from the ‘dirt’.
  8. Refrigerate the cups for at least 1 hour before serving to let them set and flavors meld.

Notes

If cream cheese is not soft enough, microwave in 10-second bursts to avoid lumps. Crush cookies finely but not to powder for best texture. Chill gummy worms briefly before decorating to prevent sinking. Can be made gluten-free or dairy-free with ingredient substitutions.

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Keywords: Halloween dessert, dirt cake, gummy worms, pudding cups, easy dessert, spooky treat, chocolate pudding, cream cheese dessert

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