4 Crazy Dirt Cups - Easy No-Bake Dessert

Dirt cups are the dessert that makes everyone smile. They are creamy, crunchy, and loaded with candy. You can make four different kinds in one afternoon.

The best part? No oven needed. You just mix, layer, and chill. It takes about 15 minutes to put together, then a few hours in the fridge.

These four crazy dirt cups are perfect for a party, a cookout, or just a fun weekend treat. Pick your favorite or make all four.

About the Ingredients

2 (3.4 oz) packages instant cheesecake pudding mix

You can use vanilla pudding mix if you can't find cheesecake flavor.

3 cups cold milk

Whole milk makes it creamier. You can use any milk you like.

1 (8 oz) tub whipped topping, thawed

Use the real whipped cream if you prefer, but the tub holds up better.

24 golden sandwich cookies (like Golden Oreos)

Regular chocolate sandwich cookies work too, but golden keeps it light.

12 strawberry wafer cookies

You can find these in the cookie aisle. They add a nice crunch.

1/2 cup gummy strawberries

Any gummy fruit works. You can also use gummy worms.

1/4 cup freeze-dried strawberry crumbs

You can crush freeze-dried strawberries yourself or buy the crumbs.

1 (3.4 oz) package instant blue raspberry gelatin

This is the powder, not the prepared gelatin. You'll mix it into the pudding.

1 (3.4 oz) package instant vanilla pudding mix

For the blue galaxy layer, you'll use vanilla pudding.

1/2 cup blue gummy stars or gummy candies

Any blue gummies work. You can also use gummy fish.

1/4 cup blue sanding sugar

This gives the 'galaxy' sparkle. You can use white sugar with a drop of blue food coloring.

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Make the cheesecake layer

In a large bowl, whisk the cheesecake pudding mix with 1 1/2 cups cold milk. Let it sit for 5 minutes, then fold in half the whipped topping. Set aside.

2. Make the blue galaxy layer

In another bowl, whisk the blue raspberry gelatin with 3/4 cup cold milk. In a third bowl, whisk the vanilla pudding with the remaining 3/4 cup milk. Let both sit for 5 minutes. Fold the blue raspberry mixture into the vanilla pudding, along with the rest of the whipped topping.

3. Crush the cookies

Place the golden sandwich cookies in a zip-top bag and crush with a rolling pin until you have fine crumbs. Repeat with the strawberry wafers in a separate bag.

4. Layer the strawberry cups

In four cups, spoon a layer of cheesecake pudding, then a layer of golden cookie crumbs, then more pudding. Top with a sprinkle of strawberry wafer crumbs, gummy strawberries, and freeze-dried strawberry crumbs.

5. Layer the galaxy cups

In four more cups, spoon a layer of the blue galaxy pudding, then a layer of golden cookie crumbs, then more blue pudding. Top with blue gummy stars and a sprinkle of blue sanding sugar.

6. Chill the cups

Refrigerate the cups for at least 2 hours, or overnight. This lets the pudding set and the crumbs soften slightly.

7. Serve cold

Serve straight from the fridge. Add extra gummies and crumbs on top just before serving.

Tips & Tricks

• Crush the cookies in a zip-top bag with a rolling pin. You want fine crumbs for the dirt, but a few bigger pieces are fine.
• Make the pudding ahead and let it chill for at least 30 minutes. It sets up thicker and layers better.
• Use clear cups so you can see the pretty layers. Plastic cups work great.

Delicious Variations

Chocolate peanut butter

Use chocolate pudding and crushed chocolate sandwich cookies. Top with peanut butter cups.

Lemon blueberry

Use lemon pudding and crushed graham crackers. Top with fresh blueberries.

Mint chocolate

Use chocolate pudding and crushed chocolate cookies. Add mint extract to the pudding and top with chocolate chips.

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4 Crazy Dirt Cups – Easy No-Bake Dessert

Make 4 crazy dirt cups: creamy, crunchy, candy-loaded. No-bake, 15 minutes prep, perfect for parties.

15 minPrep time8Servings285 kcalCalories

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🧂 Ingredients

• 2 (3.4 oz) packages instant cheesecake pudding mix
• 3 cups cold milk
• 1 (8 oz) tub whipped topping, thawed
• 24 golden sandwich cookies (like Golden Oreos)
• 12 strawberry wafer cookies
• 1/2 cup gummy strawberries
• 1/4 cup freeze-dried strawberry crumbs
• 1 (3.4 oz) package instant blue raspberry gelatin
• 1 (3.4 oz) package instant vanilla pudding mix
• 1/2 cup blue gummy stars or gummy candies
• 1/4 cup blue sanding sugar

📋 Instructions

1. 1Make the cheesecake layer — In a large bowl, whisk the cheesecake pudding mix with 1 1/2 cups cold milk. Let it sit for 5 minutes, then fold in half the whipped topping. Set aside.
2. 2Make the blue galaxy layer — In another bowl, whisk the blue raspberry gelatin with 3/4 cup cold milk. In a third bowl, whisk the vanilla pudding with the remaining 3/4 cup milk. Let both sit for 5 minutes. Fold the blue raspberry mixture into the vanilla pudding, along with the rest of the whipped topping.
3. 3Crush the cookies — Place the golden sandwich cookies in a zip-top bag and crush with a rolling pin until you have fine crumbs. Repeat with the strawberry wafers in a separate bag.
4. 4Layer the strawberry cups — In four cups, spoon a layer of cheesecake pudding, then a layer of golden cookie crumbs, then more pudding. Top with a sprinkle of strawberry wafer crumbs, gummy strawberries, and freeze-dried strawberry crumbs.
5. 5Layer the galaxy cups — In four more cups, spoon a layer of the blue galaxy pudding, then a layer of golden cookie crumbs, then more blue pudding. Top with blue gummy stars and a sprinkle of blue sanding sugar.
6. 6Chill the cups — Refrigerate the cups for at least 2 hours, or overnight. This lets the pudding set and the crumbs soften slightly.
7. 7Serve cold — Serve straight from the fridge. Add extra gummies and crumbs on top just before serving.

👨🍳 Chef's Note: The blue raspberry gelatin gives the galaxy cups their color and a fun fruity flavor. If you can't find it, use blue food coloring in vanilla pudding instead.

Servings: 8

Cuisine: American

Course: Dessert

Easy Recipes for Everyday Cooking15 minutes135 minutes

Nutrition (per serving): 285 kcal · 12g protein · 22g carbs · 9g fat