Description
These adorable Easter Dirt Cups are a fun and festive dessert that’s perfect for kids and adults alike. Layers of creamy pudding, crushed Oreo cookies, and colorful coconut make for a delightful treat that’s as fun to make as it is to eat.
Ingredients
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- 1 package (3.9 oz.) vanilla instant pudding mix
- 2 cups cold milk
- 1 container (8 oz.) Cool Whip, thawed
- 1 package Oreo cookies (finely crushed, filling removed)
- Food coloring (various colors)
- Shredded coconut
- Candy eggs
- Peeps
Instructions
- Prepare Pudding: In a medium bowl, whisk together the vanilla instant pudding mix and cold milk for 2 minutes. Let stand for 5 minutes to set.
- Color the Pudding: Divide the pudding mixture into two separate bowls. Add food coloring to each bowl to create your desired colors (e.g., purple and pink).
- Fold in Cool Whip: Gently fold the thawed Cool Whip into each bowl of colored pudding.
- Layer the Cups:
- Add one tablespoon of finely crushed Oreo cookies to the bottom of each mason jar or serving cup.
- Top with a layer of one colored pudding mixture.
- Repeat layers, alternating colored pudding and crushed cookies, ending with a layer of crushed cookies on top.
- Chill: Refrigerate the dirt cups for at least 1 hour to allow them to set.
- Color the Coconut: Place shredded coconut in a container with a lid. Add a few drops of food coloring and a touch of water. Shake until the coconut is evenly colored.
- Garnish and Serve: Just before serving, top each dirt cup with the colored shredded coconut, candy eggs, and Peeps.
Notes
- You can use any flavor of instant pudding you like.
- For a richer flavor, use whole milk instead of low-fat.
- Get creative with the colors and toppings!
- To crush the oreos, put them in a zip lock bag, and crush them with a rolling pin.
- For a chocolate version, use chocolate pudding, and chocolate cool whip.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 dirt cup
- Calories: 220kcal
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
