Dirt Recipe for Halloween with Gummy Worms
Make Halloween extra fun with this spooky dirt and worms dessert, featuring creamy chocolate pudding, cookie crumbs, and sour gummy worms in a skull-shaped pan.
When it comes to Halloween desserts, there’s nothing quite as whimsical and fun as dirt and worms. Sure, it’s a nostalgic treat, but this recipe takes it up a notch with a spook-tacular twist.
Layered in a skull-shaped cake pan, this dessert isn’t just tasy – it’s an eye-catching centerpiece for your Halloween spread. Think of it as creepy-cute. It’s going to be just “scary” enough without freaking people out.
Whether you’re hosting a Halloween party or just embracing the spooky season with a fun dessert, this dirt pudding is something that everyone will want to try. If they are brave enough! 😮
The real magic? It’s all about the texture and flavor. Smooth, creamy chocolate pudding meets crunchy cookie crumbs, creating the perfect balance of silky and crunchy.
Add in the sour gummy worms (I used Trolli), and you’ve got a dessert that’s playful, a little creepy, but undeniably delicious.
Best of all, it’s easy to make. With just 30 minutes of prep time and another hour to chill, you can focus on other Halloween party prep or watch “It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown” while this dessert sets in the fridge.
This recipe is a hit for kids and adults alike, offering a mix of creepy and fun. So, if you’re looking for something both fun and foolproof to make this Halloween, give this a try! You don’t need any cooking skills and it takes minutes to come together.
Halloween Dirt and Worms
Equipment
- 3 Mixing bowls
- 1 Liquid measuring cup
- 1 Whisk
- 1 Spoon/offset spatula for spreading
- 1 Spoon for serving
Ingredients
- 24 Oreo cookies 1 package
- 5.9 ounces chocolate pudding mix 1 package
- 3 cups milk
- 24 gummy worms for garnish
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the chocolate pudding mix and milk.
- Whisk until incorporated and refrigerate for a minimum of 30 minutes to 1 hour.
- Meanwhile, crush the chocolate sandwich cookies.
- When the chocolate pudding is thickened and set, remove it from the refrigerator and spoon half of it into the bottom of your cake pan. Spread the pudding out into an even layer.
- Spoon half of the crushed cookies over the pudding layer.
- Repeat the process with the remaining pudding and then top with the remaining cookie crumbs.
- Place the gummy worms into the dirt pudding, scattering them strategically to make it look like the skull is infested with worms.
- Scoop and serve cold with extra worms as garnish, if desired.
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If you give this a try, please let me know in the comments! I’d also love for you to try these other Halloween treats:
