Easy Oreo Dirt Cake with Gummy Worms

Summer! Finally! I know I’m not the only one who feels like this school year has lasted a bazillion years… I had one kid at school in person (the youngest) and one kid who did the entire year virtually (the oldest, 12 going on 50). I asked my 12-year-old how he felt on the last day of school and he said “tired” (I’m with ya kid!) It’s been a long year for everyone, so I decided to throw a quick party for the neighborhood kids to celebrate the end of the school year and kick off the summer.

I headed to Target to grab some party supplies and found some super cute treat cups. Next, I spotted gluten-free Oreos and knew what I had to make. DIRT CAKE! My kids LOVE my homemade whipped cream, so dirt cake was the PERFECT treat to whip together. Below you’ll find my recipe for a summer party favorite along with my Tips, Tricks, and Don’ts that I did! Enjoy!

Ingredients

1. 2 boxes of chocolate pudding
2. 1 package of (family size) Oreos
3. 1 bag of Gummy Worms
4. Homemade Whipped Cream
5. 12 individual Treat Cups, Bowls or Tupperware

Ingredients for Whipped Cream

1. 2 cups of heavy cream
2. 2 teaspoons of powdered sugar
3. 2 tablespoons of vanilla

Directions for Pudding and Oreos

1. Make the pudding according to the directions on the box. Let it chill for at least 1 hour.
2. Smash the heck out of the Oreos. Add several Oreos to a freezer bag and pound with a hammer or meat tenderizer until crumbled.

Directions for Whipped Cream

1. Add the heavy cream and vanilla into cold bowl.
2. Beat for 2 minutes until thick.
3. Add the powdered sugar.
4. Beat until fluffy peaks form (about 5 minutes).

Putting It All Together

1. Cover the bottom of the treat cup with the crushed Oreos (about 2 crushed cookies).
2. Add 1/4 cup of pudding.
3. Dollop 2 tablespoons of whipped cream.
4. Sprinkle with more Oreos.
5. Add 4 gummy worms (more or less depending on how much you like gummy worms).
6. Repeat steps 1-5 for the remaining 11 cups.

Tips, Tricks, and Don’ts That I Did

1. Freeze the bowl and beaters you’re using to make the whipped cream for at least an hour. It’s a little thing that makes a BIG difference. You’ll end up with a much fluffier cream using the cold bowl and beaters.
2. Double up your freezer bags when crushing the Oreos. My freezer bag tore and I ended up with cookies all over the place. Doubling the bags will help catch wild Oreos if the first bag tears.
3. Let the kids help! This is a fun activity everyone will have enjoy making!
4. Refrigerate the finished treats for at least 30 minutes before eating.
5. As always, don’t forget to ENJOY!