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Pumpkin Patch Dirt Cups

These Pumpkin Patch Dirt Cups are an easy no-bake fall dessert made with layers of creamy pumpkin mousse, crushed chocolate sandwich cookies, and festive candy pumpkins. Ready in just 15 minutes, they're perfect for Halloween parties, Thanksgiving, and autumn gatherings.
Print Recipe
Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 1 dessert cup

Equipment

  • Large mixing bowl
  • * Whisk
  • Silicone spatula
  • Measuring cups
  • * Measuring spoons
  • Zip-top bag
  • Rolling Pin
  • Six 8-ounce clear dessert cups or mason jars
  • Spoon for layering

Ingredients
  

  • 1 package 15.25 oz / 431 g chocolate sandwich cookies
  • 1 cup 245 g canned pumpkin puree
  • 1 package 3.4 oz / 96 g instant vanilla pudding mix
  • 1½ cups 355 ml cold milk
  • 1 tub 8 oz / 226 g whipped topping, thawed
  • 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
  • 1 package 12 oz / 340 g candy pumpkins

Instructions
 

  • Crush the chocolate sandwich cookies into fine crumbs.
  • Whisk the cold milk and instant vanilla pudding until thickened.
  • Fold in the pumpkin puree and pumpkin pie spice.
  • Gently fold in the whipped topping until light and fluffy.
  • Layer cookie crumbs and pumpkin mousse in six clear dessert cups.
  • Finish with cookie crumbs and garnish with candy pumpkins.
  • Chill for 2–4 hours before serving for the best texture.