Dirt Pudding by LAUREN MIYASHIRO SEP 24, 2019 PARKER FEIERBACH What's up with dirt pudding? Dirt pudding (aka dirt cups) is a classic kids recipe that everyone should know how to make. Using crushed Oreos to mimic dirt and garnishing with gummy worms might sound kind of silly, but the truth is this: This creamy and indulgent layered dessert tastes ridiculously good, is incredibly easy to whip together, and is equally as fun to make as it is to eat. To use Cool Whip or not to use Cool Whip? That is the question. Most recipes call for folding "whipped topping" into the pudding. But, whipping your own cream with some powdered sugar and pure vanilla extract upgrades the overall taste in a major way. Don't worry! You're still using instant pudding mix (chocolate is our favorite, but vanilla- flavored is also popular) and store-bought sandwich cookies, so the whole thing comes together in less than 30 minutes. YIELDS:5 SERVINGS PREP TIME:0 HOURS 10 MINS TOTAL TIME:0 HOURS 25 MINS INGREDIENTS 2 3.5-oz. (ounce) packages instant chocolate pudding mix 3 c. (cups) whole milk 2 c. (cups) cold heavy cream 1/4 c. (cups) powdered sugar 1 tsp. (teaspoon) pure vanilla extract 1 14-oz. (ounce) package Oreos, crushed, divided (about 2 cups) Gummy worms, for garnish DIRECTIONS 1. In a large bowl, whisk together pudding mix and milk until combined. Let sit until thickened, about 3 minutes. 2. Make whipped cream: In the bowl of a stand mixer using the whisk attachment, or in a large bowl using a hand mixer, beat heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla until stiff peaks form. 3. Fold whipped cream and about ⅓ of crushed Oreos into chocolate pudding. 4. Divide between serving cups (or transfer to a trifle dish), then garnish each serving with more crushed Oreos and gummy worms. .