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Easy Pumpkin Patch Dirt Cups with Gummy Worms

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These no-bake dirt cups feature a creamy pumpkin pudding layer, crushed Oreo ‘dirt,’ and gummy worms crawling out, making them a fun and delicious fall dessert perfect for Halloween parties or a cozy night in.

Ingredients

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  • 1 box (3.4 oz) instant vanilla pudding mix
  • 1 cup cold milk
  • 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
  • 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup crushed Oreo cookies (about 10–12 Oreos)
  • 8–10 gummy worms
  • Optional: 4-6 small pumpkin candies or candy corn
  • Optional: 2 tablespoons cream cheese, softened

Instructions

  1. In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the instant vanilla pudding mix and 1 cup cold milk for about 2 minutes until it starts to thicken. If using cream cheese, beat it first until smooth, then add pudding mix and milk. Set aside for 5 minutes.
  2. Stir in the pumpkin puree, powdered sugar, pumpkin pie spice, and vanilla extract until well combined and uniform in color.
  3. Place Oreos in a zip-top bag and crush with a rolling pin into fine crumbs (or use a food processor). Set aside.
  4. Layer the cups: Start with 1-2 tablespoons of Oreo crumbs at the bottom. Spoon or pipe a layer of pumpkin pudding on top, filling halfway. Add another thin layer of Oreo crumbs, then more pudding until three-quarters full.
  5. Top with a generous layer of Oreo crumbs to cover the pudding completely.
  6. Gently push 2 gummy worms into each cup so they appear to crawl out. Optionally, place pumpkin candies on top.
  7. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the pudding to set.

Notes

Chilling is essential for the layers to set. For clean layers, use a piping bag. Add gummy worms just before serving to keep them chewy. Can be made up to 24 hours in advance.

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