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Pumpkin Patch Dirt Cups

Pumpkin Patch Dirt Cups


  • Author: BeauCollier
  • Total Time: 1 hr

Description

Creamy pumpkin mousse meets chocolatey “dirt” in the cutest fall dessert ever—mini edible gardens topped with candy pumpkins and chocolate fences. Perfect for Halloween, Friendsgiving, or a cozy autumn afternoon. Fast, fun, and no-bake!


Ingredients

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  • 1 package Oreos, crushed (or GF chocolate cookies)

  • 1 cup pumpkin purée (not pie filling, drained if watery)

  • 1 pkg (3.4 oz) instant vanilla pudding mix (or cheesecake/white chocolate)

  • 1½ cups cold milk (dairy or non-dairy)

  • 1 cup whipped topping (plus extra for garnish)

  • 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice

  • Candy pumpkins (mellowcreme or similar)

  • Melted chocolate (for fences, ~½ cup chips + 1 tsp coconut oil optional)


Instructions

  1. Make mousse: Whisk pudding mix & cold milk for 2 min. Fold in pumpkin purée & spice, then whipped topping. Chill 10 min.

  2. Crush cookies: Process or smash into coarse crumbs.

  3. Layer cups: In clear cups, layer 2 tbsp crumbs → 3 tbsp mousse → repeat. Top with crumbs. Freeze 10 min between layers for clean stripes.

  4. Chocolate fences: Melt chocolate in 20-sec bursts. Pipe fence shapes onto parchment; chill 5 min.

  5. Decorate: Add candy pumpkins & fences. Optional whipped topping clouds.

  6. Chill & serve: Refrigerate 1 hr before serving.

  • Prep Time: 20 min

Nutrition

  • Calories: 280 cal Per serving
  • Fat: 13g
  • Carbohydrates: 38g
  • Protein: 3g