Summer Dirt Cake Cups in Buckets
Summer dirt cake cups in buckets are a nostalgic treat that you will love making all summer long. Crushed oreos are layered with a luscious chocolate mousse made with chocolate pudding, whipped topping and cream cheese and gummy worms. So adorable and the perfect summer treat!
Why should the holidays have all the fun with cute themed desserts?
No more!
These dirt cake cups served in buckets are an adorable summer themed dessert.
You’ll love them and so will kids of all ages.
And not only are they super delicious, but they are easy to make.
What is dirt cake made of?
Dirt cake is a popular dessert that’s not really cake at all.
Instead it’s a mix of chocolate pudding mousse, crushed Oreo cookies and gummy worms.
The result is a chocolatey treat that looks like dirt.
Ingredients
To make these you’ll need:
- Chocolate pudding– The instant kind, not the kind you need to cook.
- Cream cheese– Softened to room temperature
- Milk– Whole is best but anything you have works
- Whipped topping– Thawed
- Oreos– Crushed
- Gummy worms
You’ll also want clear 8 ounce buckets to serve these treats in.
How to Make
Dirt cake is very easy to make!
Start by crushing the Oreos in a food processor and set aside.
Then, use an electric mixer beat together the cream cheese and pudding mixes together in a large bowl until combined.
Beat in the milk a little at a time until everything is combined.
Gently fold in the whipped cream until well combined.
At this point you can assemble the dirt cake buckets.
Start by spooning some Oreo crumbs down the bottom of each bucket.
Next add a layer of the pudding mix followed by another layer of Oreo crumbs.
Add a final layer of pudding mix for two pudding layers and top them with a third layer of Oreo crumbs.
Top each with 2 gummy worms.
Refrigerate the dirt cakes for at least 1 hour so the pudding mixture can set.
Serve and enjoy!
Storing Leftovers
Store any leftover dirt cake cups in buckets in the fridge right in their buckets for up to 3 days.
I like to put any leftover buckets on a tray or in the bottom of a plastic container and then cover them with plastic wrap.
Can I make dirt cake ahead of time?
Yes! You can make it the night before if needed.
Just keep it in the fridge until ready to serve.
Tips and Tricks
- You don’t have to serve these in buckets but it does make it super cute for summer!
- Use any flavor Oreo you like but make sure to use the chocolate cookie kind. If you use Golden Oreos, these dirt cakes will be more like sand cakes.
- You can use as many gummy worms per cup as you want.
Other Summer Desserts
Summer dirt cake cups in buckets are an adorable treat for a summer party.
Make them and enjoy!
Looking for other summer desserts?
Try these:
- Oatmeal Creme Pie Ice Cream
- Grilled Strawberry Shortcake Kabobs
- Cream Soda Ice Cream Floats
- Summer Sand Pudding
- Strawberry Pretzel Pie
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Dirt Pudding Buckets
Ingredients
- 2 3.9 oz boxes instant chocolate pudding
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened
- 4 cups milk
- 8 ounces whipped topping
- 13 ounces oreos crushed
- 24 gummy worms
- 12 8 oz clear buckets
Instructions
- In your food processor crush up your oreos and set aside.
- In a large bowl using an electric mixer beat together the cream cheese and pudding mixes until combined.
- Using the electric mixer add the milk a little at a time until everything is combined.
- Next fold in the whipped cream until well combined.
- Spoon some oreo crumbs down the bottom of each bucket.
- Next add a layer of the pudding mix, another layer of oreo crumbs.
- Add another layer of pudding mix and complete them with a final layer of oreo crumbs.
- Place your gummi worms on the top of the buckets.
- Refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- Serve and enjoy!
Notes
- You don't have to serve these in buckets but it does make it super cute for summer!
- Use any flavor Oreo you like but make sure to use the chocolate cookie kind. If you use Golden Oreos, these dirt cakes will be more like sand cakes.
- You can use as many gummy worms per cup as you want.
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