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Easter Dirt Pudding Jars

Easter Dirt Pudding Jars
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Easter Dirt Pudding Jars are a fun and festive no-bake dessert perfect for celebrating Easter. Combining layers of creamy pudding, crunchy chocolate cookie crumbs, and playful garnishes like gummy worms and marshmallows, these jars resemble mini edible gardens. Easy to prepare, customizable for dietary preferences, and visually charming, they make an ideal crowd-pleaser for family gatherings or parties.

Ingredients

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Basic Ingredients

  • 1 package Instant Pudding Mix (chocolate or vanilla)
  • 2 cups Cold Milk
  • 15–20 Chocolate Cookies, crushed (for dirt)
  • 1 cup Whipped Topping (such as Cool Whip)
  • Gummy Worms (for garnish)
  • Mini Marshmallows or Sprinkles (optional)
  • Optional Fresh Fruit (e.g., strawberries or blueberries)

Variation Ingredients (Optional)

  • Coconut Milk Pudding and Coconut Whipped Cream (for dairy-free version)
  • Peanut Butter Mousse Layer (for peanut butter twist)
  • Crushed Oreos (instead of chocolate cookies)
  • Plant-based Pudding and Vegan Candy (for vegan version)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the pudding: Whisk the instant pudding mix with cold milk according to the package instructions until it thickens into a smooth, creamy consistency.
  2. Crush the cookies: Place chocolate cookies in a resealable bag and crush them using a rolling pin or your hands until small, dirt-like crumbs form.
  3. Layer the jars: Spoon a layer of crushed cookies into the bottom of each jar, followed by a layer of pudding, then a dollop of whipped topping. Repeat layers until jars are nearly full, ending with a cookie crumb topping.
  4. Add the fun extras: Garnish each jar with gummy worms poking out from the top and sprinkle mini marshmallows or colorful sprinkles for extra visual appeal and sweetness.
  5. Chill and serve: Refrigerate the jars for at least 30 minutes to allow the pudding to set and the flavors to meld before serving.

Notes

  • Use fresh whipped topping to keep the dessert light and fluffy.
  • Don’t over-crush cookies; keep some larger crumbs for authentic dirt texture and crunch.
  • Chill jars before assembly to help pudding hold better and keep layers distinct.
  • Layer carefully for a beautiful striped look that impresses guests.
  • Experiment with jar sizes: mini jars for kids, larger jars for individual dessert centerpieces.

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Keywords: Easter, pudding jars, dirt pudding, no bake dessert, kid friendly, party dessert, chocolate pudding, vanilla pudding, easy dessert

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