Description

Easter Dirt Cups are a fun and festive no-bake dessert perfect for spring celebrations. Layers of creamy vanilla pudding tinted with vibrant colors alternate with crushed Oreo cookies, creating a whimsical ‘dirt’ effect. Topped with colorful shredded coconut, candy eggs, and Peeps marshmallows, these cups are both playful and delicious, ideal for parties or family gatherings.

Ingredients

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Pudding Mixture

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)

Dirt and Toppings

1 package Oreo cookies (finely crushed, filling removed)
Shredded coconut
Candy eggs
Peeps marshmallows

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Instructions

Prepare pudding: In a medium bowl, whisk together the vanilla instant pudding mix and cold milk for about 2 minutes until smooth. Let stand for 5 minutes to allow the pudding to set properly.
Color the pudding: Divide the set pudding 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 the colored pudding mixtures in each bowl to create a creamy, fluffy texture.
Start layering: Place one tablespoon of finely crushed Oreo cookies at the bottom of each mason jar or serving cup to form the ‘dirt’ base.
Add pudding layer: Spoon a layer of one colored pudding mixture over the crushed cookies.
Alternate layers: Repeat layering, alternating between colored pudding and crushed Oreo cookies, finishing with a layer of crushed cookies on top.
Chill the cups: Refrigerate the dirt cups for at least 1 hour to allow them to fully set and the flavors to meld.
Color the coconut: Place shredded coconut in a lidded container. Add a few drops of food coloring and a small amount of water, then shake until the coconut is evenly colored, resembling grass or foliage.
Garnish and serve: Just before serving, top each dirt cup with the colored shredded coconut, candy eggs, and Peeps marshmallows for a festive, Easter-themed presentation.

Notes

For best results, remove the Oreo filling before crushing to enhance texture and flavor contrast.
You can use any food coloring colors you prefer for the pudding and coconut to match your party theme.
Make sure the Cool Whip is fully thawed before folding it into the pudding mixture to maintain smoothness.
These cups can be prepared a day ahead and stored covered in the refrigerator to save time.
Use clear mason jars or cups for a visually appealing layered effect.