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Pumpkin Patch Dirt Cups

Pumpkin Patch Dirt Cups

The Crispy Chef
Pumpkin Patch Dirt Cups are a no-bake fall dessert featuring layers of creamy pumpkin cheesecake pudding, crushed chocolate cookies, and festive toppings. They’re fun to make, irresistibly cute, and perfect for Halloween parties or autumn gatherings.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 8 cups
Calories 270 kcal

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Electric hand mixer or whisk
  • Rubber spatula
  • Food processor or rolling pin
  • serving cups or jars
  • piping bag or zip-top bag (for frosting)

Ingredients
  

  • 1 box (3.4 oz) instant vanilla pudding mix
  • 1½ cups cold milk
  • 1 cup pumpkin purée (not pie filling)
  • ½ tsp pumpkin pie spice (or cinnamon/nutmeg)
  • ½ tsp vanilla extract
  • 4 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup whipped topping (like Cool Whip)
  • 20 chocolate sandwich cookies, crushed
  • candy pumpkins or gummy worms
  • green frosting or icing
  • optional chocolate sprinkles or crushed pretzels
  • 6–8 small clear cups (8 oz)

Instructions
 

  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the pudding mix and cold milk until thickened, about 2 minutes. In a separate bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Add pumpkin purée, spice, and vanilla, and mix until creamy.
  • Fold the pudding into the pumpkin mixture until fully blended. Gently fold in whipped topping until light and fluffy.
  • Crush cookies into fine crumbs using a food processor or by hand in a zip-top bag.
  • Spoon 2 tablespoons of cookie crumbs into each cup. Add a generous layer of pudding mixture, then top with more cookie crumbs to resemble soil.
  • Decorate with candy pumpkins, gummy worms, and green icing vines. Optionally sprinkle with chocolate sprinkles or crushed pretzels for texture.
  • Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving. Enjoy!

Notes

Decorate just before serving for best texture and appearance. Use gingersnaps instead of chocolate cookies for a spiced twist, or drizzle caramel between layers for added sweetness. Assemble in a trifle dish for a large-format version.

Nutrition

Calories: 270kcalCarbohydrates: 33gProtein: 3gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 210mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 21gVitamin A: 3200IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 1.2mg
Keyword Fall dessert, halloween pudding cups, no bake pumpkin cheesecake, pumpkin patch dirt cups
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