Pumpkin Patch Dirt Cups
A fun and festive no-bake Halloween treat featuring layers of creamy chocolate pudding, crushed cookies, and candy pumpkins to resemble a mini pumpkin patch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 30–45 minutes
- Yield: 8 cups
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 1 (3.9 oz) box instant chocolate pudding mix
- 2 cups cold milk
- 1 cup whipped topping (like Cool Whip)
- 20 chocolate sandwich cookies (like Oreos), crushed
- 8–10 candy pumpkins or gummy pumpkins
- Green frosting or green sprinkles (optional)
- 8 clear plastic cups for serving
Instructions
- Prepare chocolate pudding according to package instructions with cold milk. Chill until thickened.
- Fold in whipped topping to the pudding to create a light and creamy mixture.
- Crush cookies in a food processor or using a zip-top bag and rolling pin until they resemble dirt.
- Layer pudding mixture into each clear cup, filling about 2/3 full.
- Top with a thick layer of crushed cookies to resemble soil.
- Press candy pumpkins into the top to resemble a pumpkin patch.
- Decorate with green frosting vines or sprinkles for added effect, if desired.
- Chill cups for 15–30 minutes or until ready to serve.
Notes
- Use vanilla pudding with orange food coloring for a pumpkin-themed version.
- Add cream cheese to pudding mix for a richer taste.
- Substitute cookies and pudding with gluten-free or dairy-free alternatives for dietary needs.
- Serve in shot glasses for mini portions or in a trifle dish for a larger crowd.
- Add candy corn, gummy worms, or chocolate pumpkins as alternative toppings.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
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