Vanilla Pudding Dirt Cups (4th of July Recipe)
These easy vanilla pudding cups made with instant pudding are layered with cookies, fruit, and whipped topping for a fun, no-bake dessert perfect for kids and gatherings.
Servings: 8
Ingredients
- 2 3.9 oz boxes instant vanilla pudding mix
- 4 cups cold milk
- 1 package Golden Oreo cookies about 14–16 oz crushed
- 1/2 cup mini white chocolate chips
- 1 8 oz container whipped topping like Cool Whip, thawed
- Fresh fruit (Blueberries, Strawberries, Bananas)
- Sprinkles optional
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the instant vanilla pudding mix and cold milk for about 2 minutes, until thickened.
- Let the pudding sit for 3–5 minutes to fully set.
- Gently fold in the whipped topping until smooth and creamy.
- Stir in the white chocolate chips for a little crunch.
- In serving cups, layer the dessert:
- Start with a layer of crushed Golden Oreos (the “dirt”)
- Add a layer of pudding mixture
- Repeat layers until cups are full
- Finish with a generous sprinkle of crushed Oreos on top.
- Add fruit on top.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Use very cold milk for best results
- Swap cookies and fruit based on what you have on hand
- For a richer flavor, use half-and-half instead of milk
- Add toppings just before serving to keep textures fresh