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The final layer of Oreo crumbs on top of the mousse in each cup, decorated with Milano tombstones, gummy worms, and edible candy eyes. The dirt cups are ready to serve on the white marble cooktop.

Halloween Dirt Cups Recipe

This fun and spooky dessert is perfect for Halloween! Layers of creamy chocolate mousse made with crushed Oreos and whipped cream create a deliciously decadent treat. Topped with tombstone Milano cookies and creepy gummy worms, these Oreo Tombstone Mousse Cups are not only visually appealing but also easy to assemble. They’re sure to be a hit at any Halloween gathering, bringing a playful twist to traditional desserts.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 8
Calories 222 kcal

Equipment

  • Food processor
  • Ziploc bag
  • Heavy Object
  • Medium-Sized Bowl
  • Whisk
  • Sharp Knife
  • Spoon
  • Cups or Bowls

Ingredients
  

  • 1 bag 14oz/305g Oreos
  • 1 pkg 3.4oz instant chocolate pudding
  • 1 ½ cups milk
  • 1 container 8 oz Cool Whip
  • 4 Milano Cookies
  • Gummy Worms
  • Black writing gel icing
  • Edible candy eyes

Instructions
 

  • Using a food processor, grind 12 Oreo cookies into fine crumbs. Crush the remaining cookies into smaller pieces using a large Ziploc bag and a heavy object. Set aside.
    A food processor on the white marble cooktop, grinding 12 Oreo cookies into fine crumbs. The remaining Oreos are crushed inside a large Ziploc bag with a heavy object nearby, ready to be set aside.
  • In a medium bowl, combine the pudding mix and milk. Whisk until dissolved, then refrigerate until set, about 10 minutes.
    A medium glass bowl on the white marble cooktop where chocolate pudding mix is being whisked with milk until dissolved. The pudding is ready to be placed in the fridge to set for 10 minutes
  • Once set, fold in the Cool Whip until mostly mixed, then add the crushed cookies (not the fine crumbs) and gently combine. Chill the mousse for 1-2 hours for best results, or assemble immediately.
    A close-up of Milano cookies being halved on the white marble cooktop, with black gel icing used to write 'RIP' on each tombstone-shaped cookie for decoration.
  • To create tombstones, cut each Milano cookie in half. Use black icing to write “RIP” on each half.
    "A layer of Oreo crumbs at the bottom of each glass cup on the white marble cooktop. One or two scoops of Oreo mousse are placed on top, followed by another layer of crumbs and more mousse.
  • To assemble, layer 1 tablespoon of Oreo crumbs in the bottom of each cup, followed by one or two scoops of Oreo mousse. Smooth with a spoon, then add another tablespoon of crumbs, more mousse, and a final layer of crumbs on top. Decorate with Milano cookies, gummy worms, and edible eyeballs.
    The final layer of Oreo crumbs on top of the mousse in each cup, decorated with Milano tombstones, gummy worms, and edible candy eyes. The dirt cups are ready to serve on the white marble cooktop.