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Easter Dirt Cups

Easter Dirt Cups: A Delightful No-Bake Treat for Everyone

Easter Dirt Cups are a fun, no-bake dessert featuring creamy pudding, crushed Oreos, and Peeps, making them perfect for holiday gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 12 cups
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base Layer
  • 24 cookies Oreos Substitute with chocolate wafer cookies for a different twist.
  • 1 container Cool Whip Feel free to use homemade whipped cream.
For the Pudding Mixture
  • 1 package Vanilla Pudding Substitutable with chocolate pudding.
  • 2 cups Whole Milk Dairy-free option: almond or oat milk.
For the Toppings
  • 36 pieces Mini Eggs Any small chocolate treats can be used.
  • 12 pieces Peeps Substitutable with marshmallows or chocolate-covered strawberries.

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Spatula
  • hand mixer
  • small cups

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare the Cups: Gather 12 small (8-ounce) cups and place them on your work surface. Add 1 ½ tablespoons of crushed Oreos to the bottom of each cup.
  2. Make the Pudding Mixture: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the vanilla pudding mix and 2 cups of cold whole milk using a hand mixer. Beat until thickened.
  3. Fold in the Cool Whip: Gently fold the entire container of Cool Whip into the thickened pudding mixture without deflating it.
  4. Layer the Ingredients: In each cup, place two heaping spoonfuls of pudding on top of the crushed Oreos, followed by more Oreo crumbs, and repeat for two layers.
  5. Refrigerate to Set: Cover the cups with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least one hour to set the layers properly.
  6. Decorate and Serve: Top each cup with 3 mini chocolate eggs and one Peeps Marshmallow Treat before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 3gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Crushing the Oreos finely is important for layer stability. The cups can be prepared a day in advance, but add toppings just before serving for freshness.

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