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Dirt pudding jars are a childhood favorite treat that is sure to become an instant favorite again. Crushed cookies, creamy pudding and cream cheese make such a delicious no bake dessert!

Layers of vanilla pudding mixture and chocolate oreo crumbs layered in jars to make dirt pudding.

Creamy delicious pudding between layers of chocolate cookie crumbs. Dirt pudding is a favorite for good reason, it is such a fabulous combination.

Put those layers in glass jars to make fun individually sized desserts. That way there is no mess at serving time, just give everyone a jar and a spoon and you’re ready to go!

These dirt pudding jars are always a hit. So much so that my sister wanted them as part of her dessert buffet at her wedding.

bowl of cream cheese mixture, bowl of pudding mixture and container of whipped topping ready to be mixed together into pudding layer for dirt pudding.

We have also served them with little carrot shaped candies on top for Easter parties. Decorate them with gummy worms for a child’s party or garden gathering.

While we love the single serve jars, you can also make this recipe in a 9×13 pan or a trifle bowl. Just sprinkle half of the Oreo crumbs on the bottom of the pan.

Bowl of prepared vanilla pudding mixture and chocolate cookie crumbs in food processor ready to be layered into dirt pudding.

Dollop bits of the pudding over top of the crumbs, gently spreading it around to smooth it out. Then distribute the remaining crumbs over the top of the pudding mixture.

Our favorite way to have dirt pudding is as written, with vanilla pudding. However, you can substitute in chocolate pudding for a more dirt like look if you prefer.

Jars of dirt pudding with layers of Oreo crumbs, chocolate pudding mixture and a gummy worm on top.

It is funny, because it had been years since we had dirt pudding last.  Then my sister requested it for her birthday this year.

Then we made single serve jars of dirt pudding for her wedding along with all sorts of other treats.  Then I just couldn’t help but to make it again for our Easter party.

Jars filled with vanilla pudding mixture and oreo crumbs topped with carrot shaped chocolate candies that look like they are growing in the dirt pudding.

I thought it would be fun studded with carrots.  I actually made a double batch.

One batch went into a trifle bowl and the other went into jars.  That way some were easy grab and go treats, so everyone could get back out to the egg hunt.

Layers of vanilla pudding and Oreo crumbs in jars for individual sized dirt puddings.

But if people wanted just a little scoop (I don’t get it either!), they were able to take as much or as little as they wanted.  We didn’t have much left.

I think it is because it has such fond childhood memories for so many.  Of course you could go full retro on it and add the gummy worms, but chocolate carrots were a fun change of pace!

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Dirt pudding cups are cute when they are all dressed up and ready for a trip to the pumpkin patch. Get the free pumpkin truck printable while you are there to make your treats next level!

spoonful of dirt pudding being lifted out of jar.

Oreo cheesecake poke cake is simple to put together but results in a decadent and delicious dessert. It is the perfect mix of chocolate cake, sandwich cookies and pudding goodness.

Or whip up a layered cookies and cream cake. It has tender homemade white cake and bits of Oreo cookies throughout.

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Layers of vanilla pudding mixture and chocolate oreo crumbs layered in jars to make dirt pudding.

Dirt Pudding Jars

Carlee
This childhood favorite treat is sure to become an instant favorite again. Crushed cookies, creamy pudding and cream cheese make such a delicious dessert!
4.94 from 15 ratings
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 12 8 oz Jars
Calories 384 kcal

Ingredients
 

  • 3 cups cold milk
  • 2 3.4 oz boxes vanilla instant pudding mix
  • 8 oz. cream cheese softened
  • ¼ cup butter softened
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 8 oz Cool Whip or similar
  • 14.3 oz Oreos crushed

Instructions
 

  • Mix together pudding mix and cold milk. Chill while preparing the rest.
    3 cups cold milk, 2 3.4 oz boxes vanilla instant pudding mix
  • Cream together cream cheese and butter until smooth. Add the powdered sugar and mix until combined. 
    8 oz. cream cheese, ¼ cup butter, 1 cup powdered sugar
  • Stir in the pudding mixture and then the whipped topping.
    8 oz Cool Whip
  • Layer ⅓ of the crushed Oreos in a trifle dish, 9×13 pan or a dozen 8 oz jars. 
    14.3 oz Oreos
  • Top with ½ of the pudding mixture. 
  • Layer with more Oreos, pudding and then the rest of the Oreos. 
  • Refrigerate until ready to serve.

Notes

Substitute in chocolate pudding instead of vanilla for a darker more chocolaty dirt pudding.

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Nutrition

Serving: 1ServingCalories: 384kcalCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 5gFat: 23gSaturated Fat: 13gPolyunsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 34mgSodium: 258mgFiber: 1gSugar: 28g
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Maureen

Monday 29th of March 2021

I don't see "pudding mix" listed in your list of ingredients. What size box of pudding mix does this recipe call for?

Carlee

Monday 29th of March 2021

Oh my goodness! It's 2 3.4 ounce boxes.

Andrea Nine

Wednesday 24th of March 2021

I just love making dirt pudding! Why have I never thought to make it in Mason jars! Such a good idea and these looks so delicious!

Big Rigs 'n Lil' Cookies

Friday 28th of April 2017

I have to make this the next time my nephew is back in the states! He would have fun with it! Working for a waste/recycling company, we could really get into a discussion about producing less waste! And, it's sooo easy to do once you become aware of what you are bringing home from the stores! And reuse what you can! Like those egg cartons... give them to someone you know who raises chickens :) Easy place to start!

Carlee

Friday 28th of April 2017

Ha! I'm sure between the two of us we'd have plenty of stories. And we always save those egg cartons in hopes they come back full again ;-)

Jessica Jarrell

Thursday 27th of April 2017

These are so cute! Perfect for the kiddos. I agree with you about the Earth- how is it political? If there's no place for us to live, no food for us to eat, then all the other issues are completely mute. It's been years for me too since I've had dirt pudding, but I think I'm having a craving now :-)

Carlee

Friday 28th of April 2017

I agree completely, hopefully one of these days we'll get it straight! I hadn't had it in a while either, but now I'm hooked again!

Debbie

Monday 24th of April 2017

Hi Carlee, I have missed reading your blog! It doesn't take much for us all to do our bit for the planet, lots of littles make a lot!

I do love the sound of dirt pudding and it's certainly not something I have ever come across before! I'd have to put gummy worms in, just to see the look on peoples faces when they pull one out.

xx

Carlee

Tuesday 25th of April 2017

I've missed you too! It really doesn't take much, if we all just make a few small changes it really could make a big difference. We grew up with the gummy worms as decoration which was always fun. My mom used to make something similar with vanilla cookies and served it in a clean sand bucket with a sand shovel too. I need to do that sometime!