Description
Easter Dirt Cups are a fun and delicious dessert perfect for celebrating the holiday season. Combining creamy chocolate pudding, crushed Oreo cookies, shredded coconut, and colorful Easter candies, these dirt cups are a hit with both kids and adults. Easy to make and customizable, they bring festive cheer to any gathering!
Ingredients
- 1 package (3.9 oz) instant chocolate pudding mix
- 2 cups cold milk
- 1 container (8 oz) whipped topping, thawed
- 15 Oreo cookies, crushed
- 1 cup shredded coconut
- Green food coloring
- Easter-themed candies (e.g., bunny marshmallows, Cadbury mini eggs)
Instructions
- Prepare the Pudding: In a medium bowl, whisk together the instant chocolate pudding mix and cold milk for about 2 minutes until it thickens.
- Combine with Whipped Topping: Fold the thawed whipped topping into the pudding mixture until smooth and well combined.
- Prepare the Coconut: In a small bowl, mix the shredded coconut with a few drops of green food coloring until it resembles grass.
- Assemble the Cups: In serving cups, layer the pudding mixture, crushed Oreo cookies, and green coconut. Repeat the layers as desired.
- Add Candies: Top each cup with festive Easter-themed candies like bunny marshmallows and Cadbury mini eggs.
- Chill: Refrigerate the dirt cups for at least 1 hour before serving to let the flavors meld together.
Notes
- You can substitute Oreo cookies with gluten-free or dairy-free alternatives to suit dietary preferences.
- For a nut-free version, ensure the candies and other ingredients are free from nuts.
- If you prefer to avoid food coloring, natural alternatives like spirulina or matcha can be used for the coconut.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
