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Pumpkin Patch Dirt Pudding

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Pumpkin Patch Dirt Pudding is a festive, no-bake fall dessert layered with creamy pumpkin spice pudding and crushed chocolate cookies. Topped with candy pumpkins and green icing, it looks like a mini pumpkin patch—perfect for Halloween, fall parties, or fun family treats.

Ingredients

  • 1 (3.4 oz) box instant vanilla or white chocolate pudding mix
  • 2 cups cold milk
  • 1 cup canned pumpkin purée (not pumpkin pie filling)
  • 1/2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
  • 1 cup whipped topping (like Cool Whip), thawed
  • 15 chocolate sandwich cookies (e.g. Oreos), crushed
  • Candy pumpkins (like mellowcreme pumpkins)
  • Optional: green icing or sprinkles for decorating vines

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, whisk pudding mix and cold milk until thickened, about 2 minutes.
  2. Add pumpkin purée and pumpkin pie spice; stir until smooth.
  3. Fold in whipped topping until fully combined and creamy.
  4. Crush the sandwich cookies into fine crumbs using a food processor or zip-top bag and rolling pin.
  5. Layer crushed cookies and pumpkin pudding in clear cups, jars, or a trifle dish—starting and ending with cookie crumbs.
  6. Top with candy pumpkins and decorate with green icing or sprinkles to look like vines.
  7. Chill for at least 1 hour before serving.

Notes

  • Wait to add candy pumpkins until just before serving so they don’t get soft.
  • Try different pudding flavors like butterscotch or chocolate for variations.
  • Use mini flower pots or small clear cups for cute individual servings.
  • Gluten-free cookies can be substituted for a gluten-free version.

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