Christmas Dirt Cups (Kid-Friendly Dessert)
These Christmas dirt cups are a festive, fun, and kid-friendly dessert featuring layers of creamy chocolate pudding, crunchy crushed chocolate cookies, and fluffy whipped topping, all decorated with colorful Christmas sprinkles or candies. Perfect for holiday parties, classroom treats, or a simple seasonal dessert.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Pudding
- 1 box chocolate pudding mix
- 2 cups milk
Layering & Toppings
- 20 chocolate sandwich cookies, crushed
- Whipped topping (such as whipped cream or store-bought whipped topping)
- Christmas sprinkles or festive candies for decoration
Instructions
- Prepare the pudding: Mix the chocolate pudding powder with 2 cups of milk according to the package instructions, typically whisking for a couple of minutes until thickened. Chill if required.
- Layer the dessert: In individual serving cups, start with a layer of crushed chocolate sandwich cookies, then spoon a layer of prepared chocolate pudding on top, followed by a layer of whipped topping.
- Repeat layers: Continue layering cookie crumbs, pudding, and whipped topping until the cups are filled appropriately, finishing with a final layer of whipped topping.
- Add festive toppings: Sprinkle Christmas-themed sprinkles or candies on the top layer to add color and holiday spirit.
- Chill before serving: Place the assembled cups in the refrigerator and chill until ready to serve, allowing flavors to meld and the dessert to set nicely.
Notes
- For best results, use chilled pudding and whipped topping to maintain distinct layers.
- Crush cookies finely or coarsely depending on your texture preference.
- These cups can be prepared a few hours ahead to save time.
- Consider substituting the whipped topping with a dairy-free alternative for lactose intolerance.
- Ideal for classroom parties, potlucks, or as a simple holiday treat for kids.
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