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Easy No-Bake Pumpkin Dirt Pudding Cups

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These no-bake pumpkin dirt pudding cups are a fun and easy fall dessert that looks like a tiny pumpkin patch. With creamy pumpkin pudding, chocolate cookie ‘dirt,’ and gummy worms, they’re perfect for kids and adults alike.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (240g) pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
  • 4 oz (113g) cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup (60ml) heavy cream
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 box (3.4 oz / 96g) instant vanilla pudding mix
  • 1 cup (240ml) cold milk (whole milk preferred)
  • 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice
  • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • About 20 chocolate sandwich cookies (e.g., Oreos), crushed into fine crumbs
  • 12–15 gummy worms
  • 6–8 miniature pumpkin candies (optional)
  • Whipped topping (optional, for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Crush the chocolate sandwich cookies into fine crumbs using a food processor or a zip-top bag and rolling pin. Set aside in a bowl.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with an electric mixer on medium speed until smooth and fluffy, about 2 minutes. Scrape down the sides.
  3. Add the heavy cream and vanilla extract, and beat for another minute until well combined and silky.
  4. Add the pumpkin puree, pumpkin pie spice, and cinnamon. Mix on low speed until just combined. Do not overmix.
  5. In a separate small bowl, whisk together the instant vanilla pudding mix and cold milk for about 2 minutes until thickened but still pourable.
  6. Immediately add the pudding mixture to the pumpkin-cream cheese mixture. Mix on low speed until fully combined and smooth. The color should be a rich orange.
  7. Layer the cups: Start with about 1½ tablespoons of cookie crumbs at the bottom of each cup. Press down gently.
  8. Spoon or pipe the pumpkin pudding mixture on top of the cookie crumbs, filling the cup about halfway. Tap the cup gently to settle.
  9. Add another layer of cookie crumbs (about 1½ tablespoons), then more pudding until the cup is about three-quarters full.
  10. Finish with a final generous layer of cookie crumbs on top, completely covering the pudding.
  11. Gently poke 2-3 gummy worms into the top layer of cookie crumbs so they look like they’re crawling out of the dirt.
  12. If using, place a miniature pumpkin candy on top of each cup, optionally on a small dollop of whipped cream.
  13. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight, to allow the pudding to set and flavors to meld.

Notes

For best results, soften cream cheese to room temperature and use cold milk. Crush cookies finely for a dirt-like texture. Chill for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight, for the pudding to set properly. For cleaner layers, pipe the pudding using a piping bag or zip-top bag with a snipped corner. Add gummy worms just before serving to prevent color bleeding. Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days; cookie crumbs will soften over time.

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