Halloween Dessert Dirt

This quick and easy Dessert Dirt is perfect to make ahead for your Halloween celebration - or any time you need to sooth your chocolate cravings. With just four ingredients and a dash of coffee to bring out all that chocolate flavor.

This recipe is so tasty and easy to make, and I love that you can easily adapt it to as many (or as few!) as you like. You can also check out this guide to desserts that are perfect to make for 2.

Why you will love this recipe

• It's quick and done in just 5 minutes once you have your pudding made
• It's easy - just mix pudding & coffee, crush some oreos, and put it all together
• Coffee brings out the chocolate flavor to make this dessert extra delicious
• No baking needed - a fridge is all you need
• Minimal cleanup - just one bowl

What you need to make it

Ingredient notes & substitutions

• Oreo cookies can be switched for similar chocolate cookies, with or without cream filling
• Chocolate pudding can be homemade, store bought or made from a boxed mix
• Gummy candies - choose whatever suits the mood of your party, or switch for strawberries or raspberries for a more elegant version
• Cold coffee can be skipped but is great for bring out the chocolate flavor. Don't worry if you don't enjoy coffee flavor - it doesn't make this taste like coffee, it just enhances the chocolate.

How to make it

To make this dessert dirt, start by getting your pudding ready. Either make your own, make it from a boxed mix according to the box instructions, or get a finished version at the store. If making homemade or from the box, chill to set before starting this recipe.

1. Pour cold coffee in chocolate pudding
2. Mix
3. Place oreos in a plastic bag and tie a knot on it. Use a rolling pin to crush up the oreos. Flip the bag a few times to make sure they all get well crushed.
4. You should end up with crushed oreos that look kinda like dirt

You can complete step 5-10 below for all portions at the same time.

5. Bring out a serving cup or glass and place about a tablespoon of crushed oreos in the bottom
6. Add half a portion of chocolate pudding
7. Add one tablespoon of crushed oreos, and one gummy candy if you like
8. Add another half portion of chocolate pudding
9. Add another tablespoon of crushed oreos
10. Top with gummy candies

Tips & tricks

• Place a gummy candy in the middle layer for a surprise
• Make a group version of this recipe with my Oreo Dirt Pie
• Make it more elegant by swapping gummy candies for raspberries or strawberries cut in pieces
• Make it ahead of time and store in the fridge until just before serving. You can make it as much as 24 hours in advance.

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