Indulge in this nostalgic and fun dessert with our classic dirt pudding recipe. Made with layers of creamy pudding, crushed cookies, and gummy worms, this dessert is a hit with both kids and adults. It's perfect for parties, backyard barbecues, or just as a fun and delicious treat. Get ready to dig in!
Ingredients
- 2 packages (3.4 oz each) instant chocolate pudding mix
- 4 cups cold milk
- 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 container (12 oz) frozen whipped topping, thawed
- 1 package (16 oz) chocolate sandwich cookies, crushed
- Gummy worms, for garnish
Directions
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the instant chocolate pudding mixes and cold milk until thickened. Set aside.
- In a separate bowl, beat the cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth and creamy. Fold in the whipped topping.
- Add the cream cheese mixture to the pudding mixture and stir until well combined.
- In individual serving glasses or a trifle dish, layer the pudding mixture and crushed cookies, starting with a layer of pudding at the bottom.
- Repeat the layers until all the pudding and cookies are used, ending with a layer of crushed cookies on top.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or overnight, to allow the flavors to meld together and the pudding to set.
- Before serving, garnish with gummy worms to resemble dirt. Enjoy!
Interesting Facts
Dirt pudding is a popular dessert in the United States and is often served at kids' parties or themed events.
While this recipe uses chocolate pudding and cookies, you can get creative and use different flavors and toppings to customize your dirt pudding.
Dirt pudding gets its name from its appearance, which resembles dirt with worms crawling through it. However, rest assured that it tastes much better than actual dirt!