This classic dessert is as fun to make as it is to eat. It’s a simple, no-bake treat that brings a touch of playful nature to the table, complete with delicious chocolate and gummy worms.
Ingredients
- For the ‘Dirt’ and ‘Mud’:
- 1 (3.9-ounce) package of instant chocolate pudding mix
- 2 cups cold milk
- 1 (14.3-ounce) package of Oreo cookies (or similar chocolate sandwich cookies)
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- For the ‘Worms’ and ‘Garnish’:
- Gummy worms
- Optional: Fresh mint leaves or small candy flowers for garnish
Tools
- Clear cups or jars (4-6, depending on size)
- Medium-sized bowl
- Whisk
- Food processor or a large resealable plastic bag and a rolling pin
Instructions
- Prepare the ‘Dirt’. Place the Oreo cookies in a food processor and pulse until they form fine crumbs. If you don’t have a food processor, place the cookies in a large resealable plastic bag, seal it, and crush them with a rolling pin.1 Once crushed, stir in the melted butter and mix well.
- Make the ‘Mud’. In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the instant chocolate pudding mix and the cold milk for about 2 minutes, or until the pudding is thick.2 Let it stand for 5 minutes to set.
- Layer the cups. This is where the fun begins!
- Start with a layer of the Oreo ‘dirt’ mixture at the bottom of each clear cup.
- Next, add a layer of the chocolate pudding ‘mud’.
- Add a few gummy worms, letting some peek out of the pudding or hang over the sides of the cup.
- Repeat the layers: a layer of ‘dirt’, then ‘mud’, then more worms.
- Top it off. Finish with a final generous layer of the Oreo ‘dirt’ on top, completely covering the pudding. Place a few more gummy worms on top, as if they’re crawling out of the dirt.
- Chill and serve. For best results, cover and chill the cups in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to allow the layers to set. Garnish with a fresh mint leaf or a candy flower if you’re making a “garden” theme.
