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Delicious dirt cups dessert for Earth Day celebration with chocolate and gummy worms.

Dirt Cups for Earth Day

A playful and customizable dessert made with chocolate pudding, Oreo crumbs, and gummy worms, perfect for kids and festive gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dessert, Party Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the base
  • 1 four-pack Jello chocolate pudding Use instant pudding for quick texture.
  • 10-12 pieces Oreos Crush to both fine and slightly larger pieces for texture.
For the topping
  • ΒΌ cup sweetened shredded coconut Color with green food coloring for grass effect.
  • 2-3 drops green food coloring Mix with coconut to achieve desired grass color.
  • as needed pieces gummy worms Use fruit-flavored for color pop.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Color the shredded coconut by mixing in green food coloring until evenly coated. Spread it on parchment to dry.
  2. Crush the Oreos in a Ziploc bag until fine crumbs are formed, aiming for a mix of textures.
Assembly
  1. Layer chocolate pudding and Oreo crumbs in serving cups until nearly full, leaving space for toppings.
  2. Top with green coconut and gummy worms, then chill briefly before serving.

Notes

For best results, assemble shortly before serving to maintain crispness. Store airtight and keep the coconut and worms separate if making ahead.