Looking for a yummy dessert? Try Dirt Pudding with Gummy Worms! It brings back childhood memories with chocolate pudding, crushed Oreos, and fun gummy worms. It's super easy and tastes great!
This was inspired by my other Halloween recipes on this site: Pretzel Pumpkins, Halloween Donuts, and No Bake Halloween Treats.
Dirt Pudding with Gummy Worms is a hit year-round, but it's especially popular for Halloween parties and themed birthday celebrations. Its playful presentation and spooky vibe make it a perfect addition to any festive occasion for adults and kids alike.
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Ingredients
Listed below are all the ingredients you will need:
- chocolate pudding
- crushed oreos
- cold milk
- whipped topping like cool whip
- gummy worms
- candy pumpkins
- chocolate covered strawberries
See recipe card for quantities.
Instructions
In a large bowl combine chocolate pudding and milk.
Whisk together the chocolate and milk mixture.
Add in whipped topping until well combined and batter is thick. Set aside or chill for five minutes.
Place batter into dirt pudding cups and topped with oreo cookie crumbs.
Dip strawberries into pumpkin colored chocolate.
Rest strawberries on parchment paper.
Decorate dirt pudding cups or tray with chocolate covered strawberries. candy pumpkins, and candy pumpkins.
Serve in individually dirt cups or in a large tray.
Substitutions
- Swap chocolate pudding for vanilla pudding
- Try golden Oreos or chocolate sandwich cookies instead of regular Oreos
- Save time with instant chocolate pudding mix
Variations
- Bake in a flower pot for a charming presentation at a birthday party
- Serve with a small shovel or sand toy for added fun
- Add a cream cheese mixture between layers for extra richness
- Dust with powdered sugar for sweetness
- Sprinkle a pinch of salt over gummy worms for a surprising flavor boost
Storage
Store leftover Dirt Pudding in the fridge, covered with plastic wrap or in an airtight container. It'll stay fresh for 3-4 days, but be sure to keep it covered to prevent drying out. Simply grab a spoon and enjoy a chilled treat whenever you crave a sweet snack!
Top Tips
- Letting the pudding mixture rest helps it set properly.
- Get creative with toppings like candy pumpkins or chocolate-covered strawberries.
FAQ
Instant pudding mix usually has sugar, modified cornstarch, cocoa powder, and artificial flavors.
Dirt pudding started in the 1970s as a fun dessert loved for its playful look and yummy flavor.
It's called dirt cake because it looks like dirt when you make it. You layer chocolate pudding and crushed cookies to look like soil, then add gummy worms for a fun twist!
Dirt Pudding with Gummy Worms
Ingredients
- 1 3.9 oz chocolate pudding
- 1 cup crushed oreos
- 2 cups milk cold
- 8 oz whipped topping
- gummy worms
- candy pumpkins
- chocolate covered strawberries
Instructions
- In a large bowl add chocolate pudding, milk, and whipped topping until well combined and batter is thick. Set aside for five minutes.
- Add crushed oreos as ground dirt topping.
- Decorate with chocolate covered strawberries. candy pumpkins, and candy pumpkins.
- Serve individually or in a large tray.
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Claire M says
This is so creative. My toddler would enjoy this.
Ellah H says
I didn't use the gummy worms and only the pumpkins and it still looked so cute.