Description
These Pumpkin Patch Dirt Cups are a fun and festive dessert perfect for fall gatherings. Combining creamy chocolate and pumpkin-flavored pudding layers with crushed Oreos and festive candy toppings, they create a playful ‘dirt and worms’ effect that kids and adults will love. Easy to prepare with no baking required, these cups are ideal for Halloween parties or autumn celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
Pudding Mixtures
- 1 box instant chocolate pudding mix
- 1 box instant vanilla pudding mix (or pumpkin spice flavor)
- 4 cups milk (2 cups per pudding box)
- 1/2 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice
Add-ins and Toppings
- 1 cup whipped topping (Cool Whip or similar)
- Crushed Oreos (amount as needed for layering)
- Graham crackers (optional, crushed for topping)
- Gummy worms (for decoration)
- Candy pumpkins (for decoration)
Serving
- Small clear plastic cups or glass jars
Instructions
- Prepare Chocolate Pudding: In a bowl, combine the instant chocolate pudding mix with 2 cups of milk. Whisk until smooth and thickened, then chill in the refrigerator for 5–10 minutes.
- Prepare Pumpkin Pudding Mixture: In a separate bowl, mix the instant vanilla pudding mix with 2 cups of milk. Stir in the canned pumpkin puree and pumpkin pie spice until fully incorporated and smooth.
- Fold in Whipped Topping: Gently fold the whipped topping into the pumpkin pudding mixture to create a lighter, airy texture. Be careful not to overmix to maintain fluffiness.
- Layer Puddings and Crumbs: Spoon a layer of chocolate pudding into the bottom of each cup. Add a layer of crushed Oreos on top of the chocolate pudding layer.
- Add Pumpkin Layer: Spoon the pumpkin pudding mixture over the Oreo layer evenly in each cup.
- Top with Crushed Cookies: Add a generous layer of crushed Oreos or crushed graham crackers on top of the pumpkin pudding to create the “dirt” effect.
- Decorate: Garnish each cup with gummy worms, candy pumpkins, and any other festive sprinkles or decorations to resemble a pumpkin patch dirt cup.
Notes
- For extra flavor, you can use a pumpkin spice flavored vanilla pudding mix.
- Crushed graham crackers are optional but add a nice texture contrast to the Oreos.
- Chill the assembled cups for at least 30 minutes before serving to let flavors meld.
- Use mini clear cups for individual servings or small jars to make it look more elegant.
- These cups should be kept refrigerated and consumed within 2-3 days for best freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: pumpkin patch dirt cups, pumpkin dessert, no bake dessert, chocolate pudding, Halloween dessert, fall dessert
