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Delicious Easter Dirt Cups for a Fun Spring Treat

Delicious Easter Dirt Cups, a fun and colorful dessert perfect for spring celebrations.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6 cups
Course: Dessert
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pudding Mixture
  • 1 box Vanilla Instant Pudding Mix Substitute with chocolate pudding for variation.
  • 2 cups Cold Milk Use dairy-free milk for a lactose-free option.
  • 1 container Cool Whip A dairy-free whipped topping can be used.
For the 'Dirt' Layer
  • 1 package Oreo Cookies Any chocolate cookie can be substituted.
  • to taste Food Coloring Optional for enhancing visual appeal.
For Decoration
  • 1 cup Shredded Coconut Optional decoration that mimics grass.
  • to taste Candy Eggs and Peeps Feel free to substitute with other candies.

Equipment

  • medium bowl
  • spatula
  • serving cups

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Whisk together the vanilla pudding mix and cold milk for 2 minutes until smooth. Let it set for 5 minutes.
  2. Divide pudding into two bowls, add food coloring to each, and mix until fully incorporated.
  3. Fold in half of the Cool Whip to one bowl of pudding, then fold in the other half to the second bowl.
  4. Add a tablespoon of crushed Oreos to the bottom of each serving cup.
  5. Layer the colored pudding mixtures on top of the crushed Oreos, alternating colors.
  6. Color the shredded coconut with food coloring and mix. Sprinkle on top of the dirt cups.
  7. Decorate with candy eggs and Peeps just before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 180mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 22gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Refrigerate for at least an hour before serving for best results.

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