Description
Rich chocolate dirt pie cups showcase layers of creamy pudding, crushed cookies, and chocolate ganache. Dessert enthusiasts will adore these playful, nostalgic treats that blend textures and chocolate flavors for a delightful culinary experience.
Ingredients
Scale
Crust Ingredients:
- 1 cup (240 ml) chocolate cookie crumbs
- 1/2 cup (113 g) unsalted butter, melted
Filling Ingredients:
- 1 package (8 oz / 226 g) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup (120 g) powdered sugar
- 1 cup (240 ml) heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) vanilla extract
- 1 cup (240 ml) chocolate pudding
Garnish Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup (75 g) gummy worms
- Whipped cream
Instructions
- Pulverize chocolate cookies into fine crumbs, then thoroughly blend with melted butter until the mixture resembles coarse, dark terrain.
- Press the chocolatey crumb mixture firmly into the bottom of individual serving cups, creating a compact foundational layer.
- Using an electric mixer, whip cream cheese with powdered sugar until achieving a velvety, uniform consistency with no lumps.
- Separately whisk heavy cream until it forms sturdy, defined peaks that hold their shape when the whisk is lifted.
- Gently incorporate the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture, folding delicately to maintain maximum airiness.
- Carefully spread the light, airy cream cheese mixture over the chocolate cookie base in each serving cup.
- Pour rich chocolate pudding evenly across the cream cheese layer, ensuring complete and smooth coverage.
- Artfully arrange gummy worms across the surface, allowing them to peek through like playful creatures in chocolate soil.
- Top with a delicate swirl of additional whipped cream for extra indulgence.
- Chill in the refrigerator for 60-90 minutes at 40°F until the dessert sets and flavors harmonize completely.
Notes
- Choose gluten-free cookies to transform this dessert into a celiac-friendly treat that everyone can enjoy.
- Use low-fat cream cheese and sugar-free pudding for a lighter version without compromising the rich chocolate flavor.
- Crush cookies more finely for a smoother base that holds together better and provides a more uniform texture.
- For added depth, consider toasting cookie crumbs briefly before mixing with butter to enhance the nutty undertones of the chocolate base.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: None
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 25 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 17 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg