Easter Dirt Cake Cups
These adorable Easter Dirt Cake Cups are the perfect spring time treat. A festive bunny Peep tops layers of pudding, whipped cream, and crushed Oreos that no one will be able to resist!
For more Easter dessert recipes, be sure to check out my Easy Coconut Cake, Strawberry Lemon Cupcakes, and Lemon Cheesecakes Bars.
If you’re looking for a fun and easy treat to celebrate Easter, you’re in luck. These Easter Dirt Cake Cups only require a few simple ingredients and come together quickly and easily.
They are a great recipe for kids to help with, too. My kids especially love adding (and eating) the toppings!
These can also be made up to a day ahead of time and stored in the fridge until you’re ready to enjoy them. They’re so cute and delicious, they won’t last long!
Ingredients for Easter Dirt Cake Cups (SEE MEASUREMENTS IN RECIPE CARD BELOW!)
- vanilla or white chocolate pudding mix
- milk
- frozen whipped topping
- green food dye
- original Oreos
- green sprinkles
- mini chocolate candy eggs
- Peep marshmallows of your choice (bunnies, chicks, etc.)
How to Make Easter Dirt Cake Cups – Step by Step
Step 1: Make the pudding
In a large bowl, add the pudding mix and 2 cups of milk. Beat with a whisk for 2-3 minutes and then let it stand for 5 minutes.
Step 2: Add whipped topping
Fold in the whipped topping and slowly add the green food dye until your desired color has been achieved.
Step 3: Crush the Oreos
Add the Oreo cookies to a food processor or blender. Blend the cookies until they are reduced to a dirt-like consistency.
Step 4: Make the layers
In your dessert cups, add a small layer of the Oreo cookie dirt (about 2-3 tablespoons, depending on the size of the cups). Next, add a layer of the pudding. Follow that with the Oreo cookie dirt again. Continue to layer until the cups are almost full. The last layer should be the Oreo cookie dirt.
Step 5: Add toppings and serve
On the top of the “dirt,” add the green sprinkles, the chocolate eggs, and Peep marshmallows. Serve your Easter Dirt Cake Cups immediately or refrigerate until it is time to serve.
Tips and Notes
- Leave a little space at the top of your Easter Dirt Cake Cups. Don’t layer the ingredients all the way to the top rim of the dessert cup. When you put your chocolate eggs and peeps on the top, you’ll want to slightly press down on them to keep them standing upright. If the layers go all the way to the top and you press down, the dirt layer on top will overflow out of the cup.
- Prepare up to 1 day in advance. You can make these dirt cups up to one day in advance and store in the refrigerator. I don’t recommend making them any sooner than that as the Oreo layers can soften up too much and get soggy.
- Storing leftovers. Any leftover Easter Dirt Cake Cups can be stored in the fridge covered with plastic wrap. As I mentioned, the Oreo layers will soften over time. You can always add a fresh layer of crushed Oreos to the top when ready to serve again, though.
Easter Dirt Cake Variations
Feel free to use any flavor of pudding you prefer, just make sure it is instant pudding. You can also change up the sprinkles, candy toppers, and types of Peeps that you use to suit your preference.
More Easter Recipes You Should Try!
- Maple Glazed Ham
- Loaded Cheesy Potato Casserole
- Caprese Chickpea Salad
- Cheesecake Easter Eggs
- Pineapple Sunshine Cake
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Recipe: Easter Dirt Cake Cups
Ingredients
- 3.4 ounce box vanilla or white chocolate instant pudding mix
- 2 cups milk
- 8 ounce container frozen whipped topping, thawed
- 15 ounce package original Oreos
- mini chocolate candy eggs
- green sprinkles
- Easter Peeps , bunnies, chicks, etc.
- green food dye
Instructions
- In a large bowl, add the pudding mix and 2 cups of milk. Beat with a whisk for 2-3 minutes and then let it stand for 5 minutes.
- Fold in the whipped topping and slowly add the green food dye until your desired color has been achieved.
- Add the Oreo cookies to a food processor or blender. Blend the cookies until they are reduced to a dirt-like consistency.
- In your dessert cups, add a small layer of the Oreo cookie dirt (about 2-3 tablespoons, depending on the size of the cups). Next, add a layer of the pudding. Follow that with the Oreo cookie dirt again. Continue to layer until the cups are almost full. The last layer should be the Oreo cookie dirt.
- On the top of the “dirt," add the green sprinkles, the chocolate eggs, and Peep marshmallows. Serve immediately or refrigerate until it is time to serve.
Notes
- Leave a little space at the top of your Easter Dirt Cake Cups. Don't layer the ingredients all the way to the top rim of the dessert cup. When you put your chocolate eggs and peeps on the top, you’ll want to slightly press down on them to keep them standing upright. If the layers go all the way to the top and you press down, the dirt layer on top will overflow out of the cup.
- Prepare up to 1 day in advance. You can make these dirt cups up to one day in advance and store in the refrigerator. I don't recommend making them any sooner than that as the Oreo layers can soften up too much and get soggy.
- Storing leftovers. Any leftover pudding cups can be stored in the fridge covered with plastic wrap. As I mentioned, the Oreo layers will soften over time. You can always add a fresh layer of crushed Oreos to the top when ready to serve again, though.
Okay, I’m OBSESSED with dirt cake cups. lol. So any excuse to make them I’m down with lol.
These are adorable! My kids will really love making these for the Easter holiday. Thank you for the recipe and great idea!!!
Wow! They are the cutest! Looks so good to eat! This is a must prepare this easter!
These are super-adorable and easy to make even with the kiddos! I think they could be made for other holidays/seasons, too! So cute!