Dirt Dessert

Ingredients

  • 1 large (5-1/2-ounce) package instant chocolate pudding mix
  • 3 cups cold milk
  • 1 (8-ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed
  • 1 (6-ounce) package miniature chocolate chips
  • 1 large package chocolate sandwich cookies (crushed into crumbs)
  • 1 toy wheelbarrow (cleaned and lined with foil)
  • Gummi worms, for garnish

If you’re planning a birthday party, picnic, or fun garden-themed event, this dirt dessert is a must-make! It’s rich, chocolatey, and easy to assemble — no baking required.

Kids love the creative twist of “eating dirt” complete with cookie “soil” and gummy worms. Adults love how fast and fun it is to prepare.

Cooking Steps

  • 1
    Mix chocolate pudding and cold milk as directed on the package. Let set for a few minutes.
  • 2
    Fold in thawed whipped topping and mini chocolate chips.
  • 3
    In a large clean toy wheelbarrow lined with foil (or a casserole dish), layer half of the pudding mixture.
  • 4
    Sprinkle half of the crushed cookies over the pudding.
  • 5
    Repeat with the rest of the pudding and top with remaining cookie crumbs.
  • 6
    Chill for at least 1 hour.
  • 7
    Just before serving, decorate the top with gummi worms for a realistic “dirt” look.

Serves: 6 to 8

Fun Variation:
Make individual flowerpot desserts by layering pudding and cookie crumbs in 6 (8-ounce) clear plastic cups. Top each with a silk or paper flower “planted” in the cookie dirt.

Why You’ll Love It:

  • Kid-approved and super fun

  • Great for garden parties or themed birthdays

  • No oven required — great for hot weather

  • Easy to prep ahead of time

 Optional Mix-Ins:

  • Chopped candy bars or peanut butter cups

  • Chocolate sprinkles or crushed chocolate cereal

  • Swap out the pudding flavor for cookies & cream or vanilla

This dirt dessert is as fun to serve as it is to eat! Perfect for parties, cookouts, or any day that could use a little sweet and silly fun.

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