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    Meals » Recipes » Desserts

    Easy Dirt Pie Recipe

    This post may contain affiliate links. Please see disclosure for more information. Published: Jun 3, 2022 by Dee

    This Dirt Pie Recipe with gummy worms, Oreo cookies, chocolate pudding and Cool Whip is an easy no bake dessert perfect for summer. Kids love this mud pie recipe, also called worms in dirt or dirt pudding! via @meamel

    This Dirt Pie Recipe with gummy worms, Oreo cookies, chocolate pudding and Cool Whip is an easy no bake dessert perfect for summer. Kids love this mud pie recipe, also called worms in dirt or dirt pudding!

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    If you are looking for a kid friendly and easy no bake dessert for summer or anytime, this mud pie recipe with gummy worms is for you!

    Dirt dessert or dirt pudding or dirt pie or worms in dirt goes way back. As you can see, this delicious dessert recipe is known by different names. There are also several ways to make it!

    You can make this layered dessert in a cake pan or trifle bowl. Or, serve it in clear plastic individual cups like I do. Like Chocolate Delight or Summer Beach Party Cupcakes, this is an easy dessert for parties, family gatherings, Father's Day or other holidays!

    chocolate Jello pudding, gummy worms, cool whip, oreo cookies and milk

    Ingredients

    You only need a few simple ingredients for this dirt pie recipe. You can find them in the grocery store if you don't have these pantry staples at home.

    • Instant chocolate pudding  -- we use Jello pudding
    • Milk
    • Oreo sandwich cookies or any chocolate sandwich cookies
    • Cool Whip whipped topping
    • Gummy worms
    • Chocolate sprinkles -- optional

    How to Make Dirt Pie with Gummy Worms

    First, make the chocolate pudding. Just add the instant pudding mix to a large bowl, and pour in the cold milk.

    Use a whisk or hand mixer to mix the milk and dry pudding mix.

    Mix ingredients until well blended. Next, place the pudding into the refrigerator to thicken up while you crush the Oreo cookies.

    whisk milk and instant pudding in mixing bowl

    You can crush the cookies in a large zip top bag, using a rolling pin or mallet. Or, crush them in the food processor.

    For this recipe, we used 25 chocolate sandwich cookies.

    crush oreo cookies in food processor

    When the cookies are crushed up, fold the Cool Whip into the chocolate pudding.

    Mix until whipped cream and pudding mixture is well blended, light and fluffy. Now, it's time to assemble the pudding cups!

    mix cool whip whipped topping with chocolate pudding

    Add a thin layer of cookie crumbs to the bottom of each cup. Then, spoon pudding on top of the cookie layer.

    Fill the cups almost to the top with the creamy chocolate pudding.

    assemble dirt pie cups with crushed oreos and cool whip pudding mixture

    Then, add another layer of crushed Oreo cookies on top of the pudding layer. Finally, place 2 or 3 gummy worms on top of the cookie layer.

    You can gently push the ends of the worms into the pudding or lay them on top of the dirt layer. We did both!

    We also added chocolate sprinkles over the cookies to add to the dirt effect.

    side view of layered dirt pie cups with gummy worms

    How to Store

    Store the dirt pudding cups in the refrigerator until ready to serve. You can make the pudding cups up to a day ahead of time.

    The cookies tend to get soft the longer they sit. You can also make the pudding ahead of time and assemble the individual Oreo dirt cake cups the day you need them.

    halloween dirt and worms dessert with candy bones

    Variations

    There are many ways to customize this adorable worms 'n' dirt dessert recipe to your liking.

    For an extra fun presentation, place dirt cups in small terra cotta planters or little plastic buckets. If serving for a large group, use a plastic shovel as a serving spoon. Of course, for either of these "realistic" looks, make sure that everything is clean!

    Use whatever kind of gummy worms you like-- my kids love sour worms! Feel free to use different gummy animals as well, such as Swedish fish or gummy dinosaurs.

    Make your edible terrarium as detailed as you want. I added individual strawberries to the cups, but if you're doing one large serving bowl, you can make whole rows of strawberries.

    Pebble candy and mini marshmallows also add a fun twist, but, if you really want to leave an impression, use gummy candies that look like real earthworms!

    For Halloween, add candy bones, candy eyes, candy pumpkins, or cookie headstones. To make it easier, use pre made instant pudding cups!

    If you want to make chocolate dirt pie in an actual pie shell, use an Oreo crust, or add just a thin layer of cookie crumbs at the bottom. Most of your Oreo bits will be on the top of the pie.

    Recipe

    dirt pie cups with gummy worms and oreo cookies and pudding ( mud pie )

    Dirt Pie Recipe with Gummy Worms

    Published by Dee
    This Dirt Pie Recipe with gummy worms, Oreo cookies, chocolate pudding and Cool Whip is an easy no bake dessert perfect for summer. Kids love this mud pie recipe, also called worms in dirt or dirt pudding!
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    Prep Time 30 mins
    Cook Time 0 mins
    Total Time 30 mins
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine American
    Servings 10
    Calories 373 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 2 3.9 oz chocolate instant pudding box Jello pudding
    • 4 cups milk 2 percent
    • 25 Oreo sandwich cookies
    • 8 oz Cool Whip whipped topping
    • 30 gummy worms
    • chocolate sprinkles optional

    Instructions
     

    • Add chocolate pudding mix to a large mixing bowl, and whisk in milk until well combined. (Follow directions on package) Refrigerate
    • Crush the cookies in a large zip top bag using a rolling pin or mallet. Or crush them in food processor
    • Gently fold Cool Whip into pudding, and mix until well combined and fluffy
    • Add a thin layer of crushed cookies to each plastic cup
    • Spoon pudding mixture over the crushed cookie layer, almost to the top
    • Sprinkle crushed cookies on top of pudding, and top with 2 or 3 gummy worms and chocolate sprinkles, if using. Repeat until all cups are filled.
    • Refrigerate until ready to serve

    Notes

    To make a dirt pie or cake, layer ingredients in a 9 x 13 baking pan or trifle dish or clean plastic bucket. 
    For Halloween dessert, use candy bones, candy eyes, candy pumpkins or cookie gravestones.
    Recipe can be halved or tripled easily.

    Nutrition information is estimated. Please do your own calculation to fit special diets.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 373kcalCarbohydrates: 67gProtein: 8gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 11mgSodium: 661mgPotassium: 227mgFiber: 1gSugar: 34gVitamin A: 137IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 144mgIron: 4mg
    Tried this recipe? Please comment and rate it! Show me your dish on Instagram!Mention @meatloafandmelodrama or tag #meatloafandmelodrama!

    Looking for more no bake desserts? Try Oreo Cheesecakes, No Bake Pineapple Dream Dessert and check out my dessert recipes for more inspiration!

    This adorable Oreo dirt cups recipe is super fun and a huge hit with kids! Try our best dirt cake recipe at your next Halloween party or family gathering!

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    1. Amanda says

      June 23, 2022 at 4:10 pm

      This is the cutest dessert ever! Perfect for summer.5 stars

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    2. Jim says

      June 22, 2022 at 3:08 pm

      Super cute and so fun, I can't wait to make it again for Halloween!5 stars

      Reply
    3. Jill B says

      June 21, 2022 at 3:57 am

      We served this at my nephew's birthday party and they were a big hit!5 stars

      Reply
    4. Elizabeth says

      June 15, 2022 at 12:57 am

      I had these all the time as a kid, so I was delighted to come across this recipe. These cups are easy, delicious, and take barely any time to make—everything I love in a recipe!5 stars

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      • Dee says

        June 15, 2022 at 2:50 pm

        Thank you so much, Elizabeth. So glad you like the mud pies!

    5. Sandra says

      June 14, 2022 at 11:05 am

      This is such a fun treat! My kids enjoyed making and eating these!!5 stars

      Reply
    6. Catrina says

      June 12, 2022 at 10:59 am

      Oh my goodness! This my new favorite dessert! Easy and delicious!5 stars

      Reply
    7. Sandra says

      June 10, 2022 at 9:04 pm

      Such a fun and amazing idea! My kids had so much fun making and eating these!5 stars

      Reply
    8. Catalina says

      June 08, 2022 at 8:57 am

      What a great idea to make a fun and delicious dessert with kids. It looks so awesome!5 stars

      Reply

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