Description
This playful and delightful Easter Dirt Cups recipe features layers of creamy colored vanilla pudding and crushed Oreo cookies that create a fun dirt effect. Topped with colorful shredded coconut and festive candy eggs and Peeps, these no-bake treats are perfect for Easter celebrations and springtime gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
Pudding Layer
- 1 package (3.9 oz.) vanilla instant pudding mix
- 2 cups cold milk
- 1 container (8 oz.) Cool Whip, thawed
- Food coloring (various colors, such as purple and pink)
Crust and Toppings
- 1 package Oreo cookies (finely crushed, filling removed)
- Shredded coconut
- Candy eggs
- Peeps marshmallow candies
Instructions
- Prepare Pudding: In a medium bowl, whisk together the vanilla instant pudding mix and cold milk for 2 minutes. Let the mixture stand for 5 minutes to thicken and set properly.
- Color the Pudding: Divide the pudding mixture evenly into two separate bowls. Add food coloring to each bowl to create your desired colors, such as purple in one and pink in the other.
- Fold in Cool Whip: Gently fold the thawed Cool Whip into each bowl of colored pudding until fully combined and smooth.
- Layer the Cups: Start by placing one tablespoon of the finely crushed Oreo cookies into the bottom of each mason jar or serving cup to create the ‘dirt’ base.
- Add Pudding Layers: Spoon a layer of one colored pudding mixture over the crushed cookies in each cup. Then alternate with another layer of crushed cookies and a layer of the other colored pudding, continuing to alternate until the cup is full, finishing with a final layer of crushed cookies on top.
- Chill: Refrigerate the assembled dirt cups for at least 1 hour to allow the layers to set and flavors to meld.
- Color the Coconut: Place shredded coconut into a container with a tight-fitting lid. Add a few drops of food coloring and a small amount of water, then close the lid and shake until the coconut is evenly colored and vibrant.
- Garnish and Serve: Just before serving, sprinkle the colored shredded coconut over the top layer of crushed cookies, then decorate each cup with candy eggs and Peeps marshmallow candies for a festive Easter presentation.
Notes
- Remove the cream filling from the Oreo cookies before crushing for authentic dirt texture.
- You can customize the food coloring to match your Easter theme colors.
- Use individual serving cups or mason jars for easy portion control and presentation.
- If Cool Whip is unavailable, whipped cream can be used as a substitute.
- Chilling time can be extended to up to 4 hours for firmer texture.
- Handle the colored coconut gently to avoid color transfer onto clothing or surfaces.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
