Easy Oreo Dirt + Worm Pudding Cups

These chocolate Oreo dirt pudding cups are a fun dessert that kids will dig! Featuring gummy worms and crushed cookies, they have the texture of a muddy garden and the flavors of a sweet party!

Use them as a summer treat or feature them at a garden party. Either way, kids love the slimy pudding “dirt” coupled with thick gummy worms! Crunchy Oreos add fantastic texture and flavor. Plus, can we talk about how cute they are!?

This recipe is easy to whip up but takes some time. Make it the day before the party, and stash the cups in your fridge to save time.

Supplies

The main supply you will need is cups for your pudding mix. You can use clear plastic cups, small terra cotta, or small plastic pots.

This recipe made eight servings, and our cups were 10 ounces each. You can use smaller cups and get more servings out of this recipe!

My daughter spotted these adorable plastic pots at the dollar tree, so keep your eye out in budget sections for deals on cute containers!

Ingredients

This easy recipe features just a few simple ingredients:

Gummy worms:  You can use regular or sour gummy worms; just make sure to have enough to add 3-4 critters to each pudding cup! (The gummy worms are my kid’s favorite part of this recipe, as we usually do not eat a lot of candy.)

You could also feature other gummy creatures like frogs or insects!

Pudding: Instant pudding is the base of this treat. It’s fast and straightforward to make.

Cool whip: Blending whipped cream into this recipe makes the dessert cups smooth, creamy, and delicious!

Cold Milk: Milk is required to make the pudding creamy. You can sub almond milk if need be!

Oreos: Crushed Oreos are the star of this dessert. You can make them as fine or crunchy as you like. I like to leave a few big cookie clumps; it gives them the impression of real dirt!

Strawberries:  Sliced strawberries add charm, flavor, and color to these dirt cups. They lend the feel of a natural garden brimming with life!

How To Make Dirt Pudding Cups

Step 1: Make pudding. First, make your instant pudding by mixing milk and pudding mix. You can follow the package instructions or read them below. Chill in the fridge for 5-10 minutes.

Step 2: Crush Oreos + slice strawberries: While the pudding chills, crush your Oreos to a fine mixture. You can use a large Ziploc bag and a rolling pin or grind them in a food processor. Slice the strawberries into quarters, leaving the greenery in place.

Step 3: Add Cool Whip to pudding:  Fold the Cool Whip until combined. Then, scoop equal amounts of the pudding mixture into each cup.

Step 4: Decorate: Now for the fun part! Sprinkle equal amounts of crushed Oreos on top of the pudding mixture. Top with crushed Oreos, worms, and strawberries!

FAQ’s

What kind of cup should I use?

The sky is the limit! Use small terra cotta pots, tiny plastic pots, or clear plastic cups.

How Long Will This Dessert Last?

These Oreo pudding cups will last 2-3 days in the fridge. You can make them the day or night before and they will still be good for a next-day party.