Description
This Dirt Pie is a fun and delicious dessert featuring a chocolate cookie crust filled with creamy chocolate pudding mixed with whipped cream and cookie pieces. It’s chilled until set, then topped with cookie crumbs and gummy worms for a playful, dirt-inspired look. Perfect for kids’ parties or anyone who loves a rich chocolate treat with a whimsical twist.
Ingredients
Scale
Crust
- 1 family-sized package chocolate cream filled cookies, divided (about 40 cookies)
- 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
Filling
- 1 ½ cups heavy whipping cream
- 6 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 boxes (3.9 oz each) instant chocolate fudge pudding mix
- 1 ¾ cups whole milk
- 5 finely crushed chocolate cream cookies
- 5 coarsely chopped chocolate cream cookies
Topping
- 6 chocolate cream cookies, halved
- 5 chocolate cream cookies, finely crushed
- Gummy worms or gummies of your choice, for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the crust: Pulse 20 chocolate cream filled cookies (cream included) in a food processor until fine crumbs form. Stir the cookie crumbs with melted butter until combined. Press the mixture firmly onto the sides and bottom of a 9-inch pie plate to form a crust.
- Make the whipped cream: Chill a metal mixing bowl and whisk attachment in the freezer for 15 minutes. Then, beat the heavy whipping cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract together until stiff peaks form. Place the whipped cream in the refrigerator to keep cold.
- Make the pudding filling: Whisk together the dry instant chocolate fudge pudding mixes with whole milk until the mixture thickens. Stir in 5 finely crushed cookies and 5 coarsely chopped cookies into the pudding. Then gently fold in the whipped cream until no white streaks remain, being careful not to deflate the mixture.
- Assemble and chill: Spoon the pudding filling into the prepared cookie crust and use a spatula to level it out smoothly. Cover the pie with foil or plastic wrap and refrigerate for 6 hours to allow it to set firmly.
- Add toppings and serve: Before serving, cut 6 cookies in half and arrange them around the outside edge of the pie. Pulse 5 cookies in a food processor until fine crumbs form and sprinkle them over the top. Finally, garnish the pie with gummy worms or gummies for a fun finishing touch.
Notes
- You can garnish the pie with gummy worms or any gummy candies to create a “dirt” effect that looks great for children’s parties or themed events.
- Use a chilled bowl and whisk attachment to achieve perfect whipped cream consistency.
- This pie needs to chill for at least 6 hours, preferably overnight, for the best texture.
- You can substitute whole milk with 2% milk if desired, but whole milk provides a richer flavor.
- Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator and consume within 2-3 days for optimal freshness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/8 of pie)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
