Chocolate Pudding Dirt Cups (Dairy free!)
These Chocolate Pudding Dirt Cups are my grown-up spin on the classic dirt dessert cups we all loved as kids — but make them dairy-free and a little fancier 💁🏼♀️. Each one has a silky layer of coconut milk chocolate pudding (similar to my popular chocolate mousse), topped with crushed gluten-free Simple Mills cookies that mimic “dirt,” and of course, a gummy worm or two. Think of them as fancy dirt cups — a nostalgic treat for adults who still appreciate a little childhood joy.
Nostalgia in a bite!
I grew up a diehard dirt sundae fan. Our local ice cream shop made them with crushed Oreos, gummy worms, and hot fudge — and you got to pick your own ice cream flavor (chocolate was the only right answer).
This recipe started as a craving for that good old dirt sundae, but I decided to make it a little more adult-friendly with a decadent, dairy-free chocolate pudding. It couldn’t be easier to make — just melt chocolate chips into coconut milk for a luxuriously smooth, silky pudding. The assembly is just as fun as eating it: a layer of crushed chocolate cookies, a gummy worm or two, and you’ve got yourself a nostalgic chocolate treat!
Dirt Pudding Ingredients
This pudding couldn’t be easier to make - and there is no instant pudding mix in sight! Just melt some dark chocolate chips (my go-to) with full-fat coconut milk for that luscious, creamy base. Don’t worry, it won’t taste like coconut. The full-fat version is key here, so grab the can with that thick cream layer on top.
A spoonful of arrowroot starch helps the pudding set perfectly, while a splash of vanilla extract smooths out the rich chocolate flavor.
And of course, it’s not a dirt cup without the “dirt” and “worms!” I topped mine with crushed chocolate sandwich cookies and mini gummy worms for that playful, nostalgic finish.
How to Make Pudding Dirt Cups
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Recipe
Chocolate Dirt Pudding Cups
Ingredients
- 1 cup chocolate chips - I prefer dark but milk or semi-sweet works too
- 1 cup coconut milk - full fat
- ½ tablespoon arrowroot starch - or cornstarch
- 2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 8 chocolate sandwich cookies - crushed, I used Simple Mills
- 4 - 8 gummy worms - I used mini worms
Instructions
- Make the pudding mixture by heating the chocolate chips and coconut milk in a saucepan on the stove over medium low heat. Stir consistently until smooth and glossy.1 cup chocolate chips, 1 cup coconut milk
- Remove the pan from the heat. In a separate small bowl, mix together a spoonful of the chocolate mixture and arrowroot starch until well combined (this creates a "slurry"). Add the "slurry" to the pot with the melted chocolate along with the vanilla extract. Stir well to combine. You should notice the pudding mixture start to thicken up a bit.½ tablespoon arrowroot starch, 2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Divide the pudding into 4 jars. Place plastic wrap over each one, pressing the plastic down on top of the pudding. Store in the fridge for at least 3 hours to chill.
- Once chilled, assemble the dirt pudding by sprinkling some crushed chocolate sandwich cookies over top and finishing it off with a couple of gummy worms for good measure.8 chocolate sandwich cookies, 4 - 8 gummy worms
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