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Easter Dirt Cups

These festive Easter Dirt Cups are a delightful combination of chocolate sandwich cookies, creamy vanilla pudding, and pastel candy for a whimsical dessert that evokes childhood memories.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dessert, Party Food
Cuisine: American, Easter
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the crust
  • 1 package 14.3 ounces chocolate sandwich cookies (such as Oreos)
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
For the pudding filling
  • 1 package 3.4 ounces instant vanilla pudding mix
  • 1.5 cups cold milk
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 container 8 ounces whipped topping, thawed
  • 1 drop pink gel food coloring (optional)
For decoration
  • 1 cup pastel candy-coated chocolate eggs
  • 1/2 cup crushed chocolate sandwich cookies (for topping)
  • 12 pieces bunny-themed candies or marshmallow bunnies (for garnish)

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Place the chocolate sandwich cookies in a food processor and pulse into fine crumbs. Remove 1/2 cup for topping and set aside.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine the remaining cookie crumbs with melted butter and stir until evenly coated.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the instant pudding mix and cold milk for about 2 minutes until thickened. Set aside.
  4. In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Add powdered sugar and vanilla extract, mixing until creamy.
  5. Gently fold the prepared pudding into the cream cheese mixture until smooth. Fold in the whipped topping until light and fluffy.
  6. If desired, add pink gel food coloring to achieve a pastel color.
Assembly
  1. Layer 1–2 tablespoons of cookie crumb mixture at the bottom of each clear plastic cup.
  2. Add a layer of the pudding mixture. Repeat layers until cups are filled, finishing with pudding on top.
  3. Sprinkle the reserved cookie crumbs over the top to create the 'dirt' effect.
  4. Decorate with pastel candy-coated chocolate eggs and place a bunny candy on each cup.
Chill
  1. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving to allow layers to set and flavors to settle.

Notes

These desserts can be stored in an airtight container for up to 48 hours. Make the cookie crumb layers the day before for convenience.