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Easter Dirt Cups

Easter Dirt Cups: Delightful Treats for Spring Celebrations

Easter Dirt Cups are fun, whimsical desserts combining layers of creamy vanilla pudding and crunchy Oreos, perfect for spring celebrations.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 12 cups
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cup Layers
  • 24 cookies Oreos finely crushed; substitute with chocolate cookies if desired
  • 1 package vanilla pudding mix can be substituted with chocolate or banana pudding
  • 2 cups whole milk use almond milk for a dairy-free option
  • 1 container Cool Whip homemade whipped cream can be a fresh alternative
For the Topping
  • 36 grams mini egg chocolate candy for decoration
  • 12 pieces Peeps (Bunny) or use chocolate-covered strawberries

Equipment

  • food processor
  • mixing bowl
  • whisk
  • Spatula
  • measuring spoons
  • 8-ounce cups

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Gather twelve 8-ounce cups and finely crush the Oreos. Add about 1½ tablespoons of crushed Oreos to the bottom of each cup.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine the vanilla pudding mix with cold milk and whisk for about 2 minutes until thickened.
  3. Gently fold in the thawed Cool Whip until well blended to add lightness to the mixture.
  4. Spoon 2 heaping tablespoons of the pudding mixture into each cup over the Oreo base, then sprinkle another layer of crushed Oreos on top.
  5. Continue layering with pudding and crushed Oreos, ending with a smaller layer of Oreo crumbs on top.
  6. Refrigerate the cups for at least 1 hour to allow flavors to meld and the pudding to set.
  7. Before serving, top each cup with mini chocolate eggs and a colorful Peep candy.
  8. Serve the cups on a festive tray and enjoy the layers of creamy pudding and crunchy cookies.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 2gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 180mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 16gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

These cups can be made a day in advance and stored in the fridge for freshness.

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