Dirt Pudding
Updated Oct 26, 2025
These dirt pudding cups are made with an easy homemade chocolate pudding, layers of crushed chocolate cookies for dirt, and gummy worms.
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“Dirt” Pudding is super fun!
Dirt pudding is one of those desserts that just makes me happy. It’s simple, creamy, and the chocolate cookie topping (the “dirt” in this recipe) reminds me of childhood. My kids go nuts for the gummy worms on top, half the fun is watching them dig through the layers looking for the hidden gummies.
What I love most about this dirt pudding is how fast it comes together. No baking, just a few ingredients mixed in a bowl, and I’ve got a treat that’s fun to make and even more fun to eat.
Happy Cooking!
– Yumna
Dirt Pudding Ingredients
- Yogurt: I like to use full-fat vanilla-flavored Greek yogurt, but plain Greek yogurt is fine, too.
- Cream: Look for heavy cream (or heavy whipping cream) to thicken up this dirt pudding recipe.
- Honey: I prefer the taste of honey in this pudding, but maple syrup would also be good.
- Cocoa powder: Go for unsweetened cocoa powder!
- Vanilla extract and salt: Use pure vanilla extract, avoiding artificial ones if you can, for the best flavor.
- Sandwich cookies: I always use crushed Oreos make up the dirt layers in this pudding, but any hard chocolate cookies will work.
- Gummy worms: You can add any candy you like, but gummy worms are always my go-to for the “dirt pudding” theme!
How to Make Dirt Pudding
Dirt Pudding Cup Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups vanilla greek yogurt
- ¼ cup heavy cream
- ¼ cup honey
- ¼ cup cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ cup creamy peanut butter optional
- 1 ½ cups crushed chocolate sandwich cookies about 16 cookies
- 15 gummy worms
Instructions
- Place the vanilla yogurt, heavy cream, honey, cacao powder, vanilla, salt, and peanut butter, if using, in the bowl of a stand mixer and process until smooth and fluffy, about 1 minute, making sure to scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed.
- Create alternate layers, 2 each of the crushed cookies and the chocolate pudding and divide between 6 small cups or jars.
- Top with gummy worms and serve immediately.
Notes
- My Top Tip: I like to freeze my Oreos on a baking sheet for 30 minutes, before crushing them with a food processor. You can also add them to a ziplock bag and crush them with a rolling pin.
- Storage: If you have leftover cups, cover them tightly and keep them refrigerated. They’ll keep well for 3 to 4 days. Freezing is not recommended.
Nutrition
Nutrition information provided is an estimate. It will vary based on cooking method and specific ingredients used.
Recipe Tips
- Freeze your Oreos before crushing them. I like to freeze my cookies on a baking sheet for 30 minutes, then crush them with a food processor. You can also add them to a ziplock bag and crush them with a rolling pin.
- Serve your pudding cups soon after making them. They’ll still be safe to eat for a few hours, but the biscuit crumbs will start to loose their crunch the longer the pudding sits.
Comments
6 servings is 6 cups right?
Yes, they are served in 6 individual cups!
What are the cup size?
Hi Nicole, you want to use a 6-7oz size cup. Hope that helps!