Description
These Halloween Dirt Cake Cups are a fun and festive no-bake dessert perfect for Halloween parties. Layers of creamy chocolate and orange-colored vanilla pudding are combined with crushed Oreos, gummy worms, and festive pumpkin candies for a spooky treat that’s as delicious as it is visually appealing.
Ingredients
Scale
Pudding
- 4 cups milk, divided (for preparing puddings)
- 1 box instant chocolate pudding mix (3.4 ounces)
- 1 box instant vanilla pudding mix (3.4 ounces)
- Orange food coloring (to desired color)
Toppings and Decorations
- 1 cup gummy worms
- 22 Oreo cookies, crushed
- 24 pumpkin candies
- 2 tablespoons bone sprinkles (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare Puddings: Use milk to prepare and chill each box of pudding in separate bowls according to package instructions. This ensures each pudding sets properly before assembling.
- Color Vanilla Pudding: Add a few drops of orange food coloring to the vanilla pudding and stir well. Gradually add more drops until you achieve a vibrant orange color suitable for Halloween.
- Layer Chocolate Pudding: Divide half of the chocolate pudding evenly into the bottom of each glass, carefully spreading to form a smooth base layer.
- Add Gummy Worms and Oreos: Scatter gummy worms evenly over the chocolate pudding, then sprinkle one-third of the crushed Oreos on top of the gummy worms.
- Add Orange Vanilla Pudding: Spoon half of the orange-colored vanilla pudding over the Oreos and spread evenly. Reserve the remaining orange pudding for another use or future dessert.
- Sprinkle Oreos Again: Sprinkle another one-third of crushed Oreos over the orange pudding layer.
- Top with Remaining Chocolate Pudding and Oreos: Add the remaining chocolate pudding on top and spread it evenly. Finish by sprinkling the last of the crushed Oreos over this top layer.
- Decorate: Place three candy pumpkins on top of each cup and optionally sprinkle with bone sprinkles for a spooky effect.
- Chill: Wrap each cup tightly and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or up to 2 days to let the flavors meld and pudding fully set before serving.
Notes
- Orange food coloring is used to make the vanilla pudding festive for Halloween; add gradually to achieve the desired color without affecting taste.
- Bone sprinkles are optional and can be omitted or replaced with any Halloween-themed decoration.
- Be gentle when layering puddings to maintain distinct layers for visual appeal.
- Can be prepared up to 2 days in advance; keep refrigerated.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
