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Earth Day Oreo dirt cake cups served in clear cups with crushed Oreos and gummy worms.

Earth Day Oreo Dirt Cake Cups

Whimsical, no-bake Oreos dirt cake cups that are fun to assemble, featuring a creamy filling and crunchy Oreo crumbs, perfect for Earth Day celebrations.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Oreo Layers
  • 24 cookies 24 Oreo cookies, divided (about 1.5 cups crushed + 6 whole for garnish) Regular Oreos are recommended for the best texture.
For the Filling
  • 1 package 1 (3.4 oz) package instant vanilla pudding mix Use instant version, not cook-and-serve.
  • 2 cups 2 cups cold milk Cold milk is needed to activate the pudding mix.
  • 8 oz 8 oz cream cheese, room temperature Full-fat cream cheese is preferred for stability.
  • 1 cup 1 cup powdered sugar, sifted Sifted to avoid lumps in the mixture.
  • 8 oz 1 (8 oz) tub whipped topping, thawed (or 1 cup heavy cream, whipped to stiff peaks) Commercial whipped topping is stable for make-ahead desserts.
  • 1 tsp 1 tsp vanilla extract For added flavor.
For Garnish
  • Gummy worms, for garnish Kid-approved decorative option.
  • Optional: green food coloring or edible flower petals for topping For a decorative touch.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Step 1: Crush the Oreos - Place 18–20 Oreo cookies in a food processor and pulse until you have coarse crumbs. Reserve 4–6 whole cookies for garnish.
  2. Step 2: Make the pudding - Whisk the instant vanilla pudding mix into 2 cups of cold milk until thickened, about 1–2 minutes. Chill briefly if needed.
  3. Step 3: Beat the cream cheese and sugar - In a large bowl, beat room-temperature cream cheese with powdered sugar and vanilla until smooth.
  4. Step 4: Fold in whipped topping and pudding - Gently fold the whipped topping into the cream cheese, then fold in the chilled pudding until just combined.
Assembly
  1. Step 5: Layer the cups - Spoon a layer of Oreo crumbs into each cup, add a dollop of filling, and repeat until cups are three-quarters full. Top with crushed Oreo crumbs and a gummy worm.
Chilling
  1. Step 6: Chill and serve - Refrigerate the assembled cups for at least 1 hour before serving. Serve cold and enjoy.

Notes

Assemble up to 48 hours ahead, adding gummy worms right before serving. Keep cream cheese at room temperature for smooth mixing.