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Easter Dirt Pudding Jars

Easter Dirt Pudding Jars

Easter Dirt Pudding Jars are a delightful no-bake dessert combining creamy pudding, crunchy chocolate cookie crumbs, and colorful gummy worms, perfect for spring and Easter celebrations. Easy to prepare and kid-friendly, these jars layer pudding and cookie ‘dirt’ in individual containers, topped with whimsical candy worms and optional whipped cream. Portable, customizable, and fun to make, they bring festive joy and tasty layers in every bite.

  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x

Ingredients

Scale

Pudding Base

  • 1 package Instant Pudding Mix (vanilla or chocolate, about 3.4 oz)
  • 2 cups Milk (whole or any preferred type)

Dirt Topping

  • 15–20 Chocolate Sandwich Cookies (Oreo or similar), crushed

Decorations

  • Gummy Worm Candies (about 15-20 worms)
  • Whipped Cream (optional, for topping)

Serving

  • Mini Mason Jars or Clear Cups (8 oz size recommended)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Pudding: Mix the instant pudding mix with cold milk according to package instructions, whisking until thickened and creamy. Let it set in the refrigerator for a few minutes to firm up while you prepare other ingredients.
  2. Crush the Cookies: Place the chocolate sandwich cookies in a sealed bag and crush them with a rolling pin or pulse in a food processor until you have fine crumbs and some slightly larger pieces for texture.
  3. Assemble the Layers: Start by spooning a layer of pudding into the bottom of each jar or cup. Follow with a generous sprinkle of crushed cookie crumbs. Repeat layering pudding and cookie crumbs until the jars are almost full, finishing with a top layer of cookie “dirt.”
  4. Add the Worms and Whipped Cream: Tuck gummy worms partially into the top cookie layer to create a playful look. Optionally, pipe or dollop whipped cream on top for a fluffy finish and garnish further with candy decorations if desired.
  5. Chill Before Serving: Refrigerate the assembled jars for at least 30 minutes to allow the pudding to firm up and flavors to meld for the best taste and texture.

Notes

  • For extra texture, mix in a handful of chocolate chips with the crushed cookies.
  • Use a spoon or small spatula to smooth pudding layers for a neat presentation.
  • Slightly bury gummy worms into the cookie crumbs to make them appear as if they are crawling.
  • Chilling is essential to firm up pudding and create clean layers.
  • Use 8 oz mini jars for perfect portion control and cute presentation.
  • Author: Lina
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: No-Bake
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Can be made Gluten Free with gluten-free cookies

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 jar (approximately 8 oz)
  • Calories: 300
  • Sugar: 25g
  • Sodium: 150mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 7g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 42g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 25mg

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