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Worms and Dirt Dessert Cups
Yield: 28 2-ounce cups
Worms and dirt dessert cups are a fun, no bake treat that is perfect for kids, bake sales, and Halloween parties! Chocolate cookie crust topped with easy chocolate mousse, more cookie crumbs, and gummy worms! This easy no bake dessert is a fun favorite!
Equipment
- 28 2-ounce plastic cups with lids
Ingredients
Chocolate Cookie Crust
- 2 cups (200 g) chocolate sandwich cookie crumbs
- ¼ cup (57 g) unsalted butter melted
Chocolate Mousse Filling
- 3.9 oz (111 g) instant chocolate pudding mix
- 1 ½ cups (366 g) milk
- 1 ½ cups (357 g) heavy cream
Topping
- 1 cup (100 g) chocolate sandwich cookie crumbs
- 28+ (28+) gummy worms
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine chocolate sandwich cookie crumbs and melted butter. Mix to combine.
- Portion the crumbs into 28 2-ounce plastic cups using a small cookie scoop or spoon. Use one of the plastic cups to press the crumbs into the bottom of the cup.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together instant chocolate pudding mix and milk until combined. Chill for 5 minutes.
- Pour heavy whipping cream into the pudding and whip on medium-high speed with an electric hand mixer until thickened.
- Fill a piping bag with the chocolate mousse mixture. Pipe into the cups until about 3/4 full.
- Spoon chocolate sandwich cookie crumbs over the chocolate mousse. Use the back of a spoon to spread the crumbs to cover the mousse.
- Add gummy worms to the top of the dessert cups. Depending on the size of the worms, you may need to cut them in half if they are too large.
- Seal the cups with a lid and chill. The cups can be served immediately or stored in the refrigerator for 2 to 3 days.
Notes
Worms and dirt dessert cups can be made ahead of time and refrigerated for 2 to 3 days. Serve cold. The cups can be left at room temperature for about 30 minutes.
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