How to Make a Dirt Cup Dessert

Gummy worms keep kids from digging up the real deal.

Eating worms has never been so fun! Incorporating sugary, gummy facsimiles of these creepy crawlers into a dessert and serving them to dinner guests can be a crowd pleaser for adults and children alike. Whether it is for a garden party or Halloween, a Dirt Cup is a whimsical finale to any meal. Not only is it delicious, it's easy to make.

Things You'll Need

• 1 oz. box of instant chocolate pudding
• 2 cups low-fat milk
• 1 package gummy worms
• 1 package Oreo cookies
• 12 miniature ceramic flowerpots

Instructions

1. Make the instant chocolate pudding according to the package directions.

2. Crumble the Oreo cookies to resemble a dirt consistency. This is easily accomplished with a food processor, or place the cookies in a well-sealed plastic bag and crush with a rolling pin.

3. Using a spoon, alternate layers of crushed cookie, pudding and worms into each flower put until they are full.

4. Finish each pot with a sprinkling of cookie crumbs and a worm for garnish.

Tips & Warnings

• This dessert has many creative variations. Use your creativity to experiment with different varieties of pudding, cookies and gummy creatures.

• Edible leaves, such as mint, can be used as a garnish for a more realistic effect.

• If using real ceramic flower pots, make sure they are clean before filling.

References

• "Jell-O Collection"; CEO Publications International; 2001

Resources

• Read this Article in Spanish