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Easy No-Bake 4th of July Dirt Cake Cups

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A quick and festive no-bake dessert featuring layers of creamy chocolate pudding, crushed Oreos, whipped topping, and patriotic red, white, and blue fruits, perfect for summer celebrations.

Ingredients

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  • 1 package (3.9 oz) instant chocolate pudding mix
  • 2 cups (480 ml) cold milk (whole or 2%)
  • 8 oz (227 g) whipped topping, thawed (store-bought or homemade)
  • About 20 crushed Oreo cookies
  • 15–20 gummy worms
  • 1 cup chopped fresh strawberries
  • 1 cup fresh blueberries
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract (optional)
  • 2 tbsp powdered sugar (optional)

Instructions

  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the instant chocolate pudding mix and cold milk for about 2 minutes until thickened. Set aside for about 5 minutes to firm up.
  2. If using store-bought whipped topping, stir gently to loosen. If making homemade whipped cream, beat 1 cup heavy cream with 2 tablespoons powdered sugar and 1 tsp vanilla extract until soft peaks form (3-4 minutes).
  3. Gently fold about three-quarters of the whipped topping into the pudding mixture using a spatula, being careful not to overmix.
  4. Crush about 20 Oreo cookies in a zip-top bag using a rolling pin or the bottom of a glass until mostly fine crumbs with some small chunks remain.
  5. Assemble the cups by layering about 2 tablespoons of crushed Oreos at the bottom, followed by 3 tablespoons of the pudding mixture, then a tablespoon each of chopped strawberries and blueberries.
  6. Repeat the layers: crushed Oreos, pudding mixture, and top with the remaining whipped topping.
  7. Garnish each cup with 2-3 gummy worms on top.
  8. Refrigerate the dirt cake cups for at least 2 hours before serving to allow flavors to meld and texture to set.

Notes

Chill for at least 2 hours for best texture; gummy worms should be added just before serving to avoid sogginess. For gluten-free, use gluten-free chocolate sandwich cookies and check pudding mix. Dairy-free options include almond or oat milk and coconut milk-based pudding and whipped topping. Folding whipped topping gently preserves fluffiness. Can be made a day ahead and stored covered in the fridge.

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