Description
Festive, no-bake, and full of cozy fall flavor these Pumpkin Patch Dirt Pudding Cups layer creamy pumpkin-spiced pudding with crushed cookie “dirt” and playful candy pumpkins for a fun seasonal treat.
Ingredients
- 1 package (3.4 oz) instant vanilla pudding mix
- 2 cups cold milk
- ½ cup pumpkin purée
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup whipped topping (store-bought or homemade)
- 20 chocolate sandwich cookies, crushed
- Candy pumpkins or candy corn
- Green-colored shredded coconut (optional, for “grass”)
- Crushed pretzel sticks (for “fences” or decor)
- Optional: gluten-free sandwich cookies, dairy-free whipped topping, plant-based milk
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk pudding mix and milk for 2 minutes until thickened.
- Stir in pumpkin purée, pumpkin pie spice, cinnamon, and vanilla.
- Fold in whipped topping until smooth and airy.
- Crush cookies into fine crumbs using a food processor or a rolling pin in a sealed bag.
- In clear cups, layer 2–3 tablespoons of pudding, then a layer of cookie crumbs. Repeat once more.
- Top with candy pumpkins, green-colored coconut for grass, or pretzel stick fences.
- Refrigerate at least 30 minutes before serving for best texture and flavor.
Notes
Use clear cups or jars to show off the fun layers. Chill pudding before assembling for cleaner layers. Let kids decorate with pumpkins and fences—it makes the dessert a fun edible craft. For the freshest look, add decorations right before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American