How to Make Dirt Dessert Cupcakes

INGREDIENTS (full printable recipe below)

• chocolate sandwich cookies

•chocolate pudding mix

•milk

•cream cheese

•butter

•powdered sugar

•cool whip

DIRECTIONS

NOTE:  THIS RECIPE WILL ALSO FILL A TRIFLE DISH.

1. Place one third of the cookies in a food processor; process until crushed.
2. Dump into a bowl; add another one third of the cookies; process until crushed, dump into bowl with the other crumbs and continue with the remaining cookies.
3. In a large bowl whisk together the pudding mix and the milk about 2 minutes or until the pudding starts to thicken; set aside.
4. Meanwhile, beat together the cream cheese and butter until light and fluffy.
5. Add confectioners’ sugar and continue beating until the mixture reaches a light and fluffy texture.
6. Add the cream cheese mixture to the pudding; stir to combine.
7. Fold in the cool whip until combined.

How to Assemble

1. Add a spoonful of the crushed cookies into the bottom of whatever container you chose to make your dessert in.
2. Add pudding mixture almost filling to the top.
3. Sprinkle more of the cookie crumbs on top, add optional chocolate rocks and gummy worms.

Fairy Garden Dirt Dessert—Container Options

SILICONE TERRA COTTA BAKING CUPS: For this cute garden themed party I used silicone pots. If you can’t find them or would like other options, I’ve added a few different ideas below.

ORANGE 4 OUNCE DESSERT CUPS: Small cups will perfectly serve this dessert. It would be awesome if you can find orange cups but if not you can also use clear plastic punch cups.

4 OUNCE JELLY CANNING JARS: This is another great option. Since the jars are clear you can add some chocolate rocks to the bottom before adding the pudding.

SMALL BABY FOOD JARS: Repurpose all those baby food jars. Also, since the jars are clear you can add some chocolate rocks to the bottom before add the pudding.