Easter Dirt Cups
Ingredients
- 1 box 3.9 oz instant chocolate pudding mix
- 2 cups cold milk
- 1 cup whipped topping Cool Whip
- 20 Oreo cookies crushed
- ½ cup shredded coconut
- Green food coloring
- 12 mini chocolate eggs Cadbury or M&M’s
- 6 marshmallow bunnies or chicks Peeps
- 6 clear cups or small jars
Instructions
1️⃣ Prepare the Pudding
- In a mixing bowl, whisk chocolate pudding mix and cold milk until it thickens (about 5 minutes).
- Gently fold in the whipped topping for a creamier texture.
2️⃣ Make the “Grass”
- In a small bowl, mix the shredded coconut with a few drops of green food coloring.
- Stir until evenly coated and vibrant green.
3️⃣ Assemble the Dirt Cups
- Add 2 tablespoons of crushed Oreos to the bottom of each cup or jar.
- Spoon a layer of pudding over the Oreos.
- Top with more crushed Oreos for the "dirt" layer.
4️⃣ Decorate for Easter
- Sprinkle the green coconut “grass” on top of each cup.
- Place 2 mini chocolate eggs on top.
- Add a marshmallow bunny or chick to each cup as a cute topper.
5️⃣ Chill & Serve
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to let the flavors meld.
- Serve chilled and enjoy your adorable Easter Dirt Cups!
Notes
✅ Vanilla Pastel Version – Swap chocolate pudding for vanilla pudding and use pastel-colored coconut or sprinkles!
✅ Make Them Extra Crunchy – Mix half of the Oreo crumbs directly into the pudding for extra texture.
✅ Use Different Containers – Try serving in mini flower pots for a fun presentation!
✅ Healthier Version – Use sugar-free pudding and reduced-fat whipped topping for a lighter treat.
✅ Add a Fun Twist – Mix in gummy worms for a fun "spring garden" effect.