I teach first graders about healthy eating, and recently when describing root vegetables, I ex­ plained that you are eating what is underground in the dirt. One smart kid was eager to remind me that we are not supposed to eat dirt. I asked, “What about dirt cups?” Without a doubt, the class knew what those were! As a child I ate these, and it is fun to see that kids still do. I am determined to keep the worms in and carry on the tradition.

Dirt Cup

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This playful “dirt dessert” layers crushed Oreo cookies, creamy filling made with cream cheese and pudding, and whipped topping for a decadent treat. Topped with gummy worms for a fun, earthy twist, it’s a kid-friendly and indulgent dessert perfect for parties or gatherings.

• Author: Addie Gundry
• Prep Time: 30 minutes
• Chill Time: 30 minutes
• Total Time: 1 hour
• Yield: 8 to 10 dirt cups 1x
• Category: Desserts

Ingredients

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• 1 (14.3-ounce) package Oreo cookies
• 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, at room temperature
• 8 tablespoons (1 stick / 1/2 cup) unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 3 cups cold whole milk
• 2 (3.4-ounce) packages instant vanilla pudding mix
• 1 (8-ounce) container of whipped topping
• Sour worms

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Instructions

1. In a food processor, pulse the cookies until they look like soil.
2. In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle, beat the cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla until light and fluffy.
3. In a large bowl, whisk together the milk and pudding mixes for 2 minutes until thickened.
4. Fold the whipped topping into the pudding.
5. Fold the pudding mixture into the cream cheese mixture until well combined.
6. Spoon three-quarters of the crushed cookies and filling into eight to ten 8-ounce glasses, layering along the way. Chill for 30 minutes.
7. Top with the remaining crushed cookies and garnish with sour gummy worms. Serve.