Easter Dirt Pudding Jars (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Pudding Base
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1 package (3.9 oz.) vanilla instant pudding mix
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2 cups cold milk
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1 container (8 oz.) Cool Whip, thawed
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1 package Oreo cookies (finely crushed, with filling removed)
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Food coloring of your choice
→ Decoration
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Shredded coconut
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Food coloring for coconut
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Mini chocolate eggs
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Marshmallow Peeps
# Instructions:
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In a medium bowl, whisk together the vanilla pudding mix and cold milk for a full 2 minutes until well combined. Let it sit for about 5 minutes to thicken up nicely.
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Divide your pudding mixture between two separate bowls. Add different food coloring to each bowl - I made one purple and one light pink, but feel free to use whatever spring colors make you happy!
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Gently fold the Cool Whip into your colored pudding mixtures, keeping the colors separate. This gives the pudding a lighter, mousse-like texture that's absolutely dreamy.
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Grab your mason jars and add a tablespoon of the crushed Oreo cookies to the bottom of each one. This creates that perfect dirt-like base for your garden treat.
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Add a layer of one colored pudding mixture over the cookies. Then add another layer of cookies, followed by the second color of pudding. Keep alternating layers until you reach the top, making sure to finish with a layer of cookie crumbs.
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Place your layered jars in the refrigerator for at least an hour. This chilling time helps the layers set and the flavors blend together beautifully.
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Just before serving, place some shredded coconut in a container with a tight-fitting lid. Add a few drops of green food coloring and a tiny splash of water. Secure the lid and shake vigorously until the coconut turns a nice grassy green color.
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Sprinkle your colored coconut "grass" on top of each jar. Nestle some mini chocolate eggs and a Peep on top to create an adorable Easter garden scene that's as cute as it is delicious!
# Notes:
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These Easter dirt cups are perfect for spring celebrations and make adorable individual desserts.
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For a fun variation, try using chocolate pudding for one of the layers.
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These can be made up to 24 hours in advance, but add the coconut, eggs, and Peeps just before serving.