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Halloween Dirt Cake with Gummy Worms

This dessert combines layers of creamy chocolate pudding and crushed cookies to resemble dirt, with gummy worms hidden throughout for a spooky effect. The dish is assembled in layers, resulting in a textured treat with a crumbly base, smooth pudding, and chewy gummy worms that peek out visually. It is typically served chilled, with a messy, rustic appearance ideal for Halloween festivities.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 8
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 package chocolate sandwich cookies such as Oreos, crushed into fine crumbs
  • 3 cups instant chocolate pudding mix prepared with milk according to package instructions
  • 2 cups cold milk for pudding preparation
  • 1 cup whipped topping such as whipped cream or store-bought topping
  • to taste gummy worms for hiding throughout the layers

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Electric mixer or whisk
  • 8x8 inch serving dish or trifle bowl
  • Spoon or spatula
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Gummy worms

Method
 

  1. Crush the chocolate sandwich cookies into fine crumbs using a rolling pin or food processor; set aside.
  2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the instant chocolate pudding mix with cold milk until well combined and the mixture starts to thicken, about 2 minutes.
  3. Gently fold the whipped topping into the pudding mixture to make it creamy and fluffy.
  4. Spread a layer of crushed cookies at the bottom of your serving dish, creating a ‘dirt’ base.
  5. Spoon half of the pudding mixture over the cookie layer, smoothing it into an even layer.
  6. Add gummy worms on top of the pudding layer, burying some slightly into the pudding for a hidden effect.
  7. Repeat with remaining crushed cookies and pudding, creating additional layers and hiding more gummy worms as desired.
  8. Finish with a final sprinkle of cookie crumbs on top to resemble fresh dirt, and insert remaining gummy worms for a spooky touch.
  9. Cover the dish and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to allow flavors to meld and the texture to set.
  10. Once chilled, serve the dirt cake with extra gummy worms on top if desired, and enjoy the playful, gooey texture and chocolaty flavor.