Chocolate Dirt Pudding Layers (Printable)
Creamy chocolate pudding layered with crushed cookies and topped with gummy worms for a playful presentation.
# 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
# Directions:
01 - Whisk together instant chocolate pudding mix and cold milk in a large mixing bowl for 2 minutes until mixture thickens.
02 - Gently fold whipped topping into pudding mixture until fully incorporated and smooth.
03 - Crush chocolate sandwich cookies in a food processor or place in zip-top bag and crush with rolling pin until fine crumbs resemble dirt.
04 - Layer cookie crumbs into bottom of 6 serving cups, add chocolate pudding mixture, and repeat layers finishing with generous cookie crumb topping.
05 - Poke 2 gummy worms into each cup so they appear to crawl out of the dirt.
06 - Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving to achieve optimal texture.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The reaction from kids and adults alike is absolutely priceless every single time
- No baking required means you can throw it together in twenty minutes flat
02 -
- Cold milk is absolutely crucial here or your pudding will never reach the right consistency
- Don't skip the chilling time because the texture difference between room temperature and chilled is night and day
03 -
- A food processor makes the most evenly fine dirt, but crushing by hand in a bag works great too
- Don't be afraid to pile the cookie crumbs thick on top because that crunch is what everyone's after