Dirt in a Flowerpot
Transform your dessert table into a whimsical garden with this irresistible 'Dirt in a Flowerpot' recipe! Perfect for parties or a creative treat with the kids, this no-bake dessert combines layers of crushed chocolate sandwich cookies, creamy chocolate pudding, and a rich cream cheese whipped topping to create a decadent, soil-like texture. Topped with playful gummy worms and garnished with fresh mint leaves, this dessert is served in food-safe flowerpots for a fun and authentic presentation. With just 30 minutes of prep, this no-cook recipe is as quick and easy as it is delightful. Serve it with miniature shovel spoons for the ultimate garden-themed experience everyone will love! Keywords: Dirt in a Flowerpot recipe, no-bake dessert, whimsical desserts, fun party treats, gummy worm dessert.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 15 cookies Chocolate sandwich cookies (e.g., Oreos)
- 3.9 oz Instant chocolate pudding mix
- 2 cups Cold milk
- 4 oz Cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup Powdered sugar
- 8 oz Whipped topping (such as Cool Whip), thawed
- 10 pieces Gummy worms
- 4 pieces Plastic flowerpots (food-safe, clean)
- 8 leaves Mint leaves (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Place the chocolate sandwich cookies in a food processor and pulse until they resemble fine crumbs. If you don't have a food processor, place the cookies in a resealable plastic bag and crush them with a rolling pin. Set aside.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the instant chocolate pudding mix and cold milk for about 2 minutes. Cover and refrigerate while preparing the next step to allow it to set.
In a separate bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and powdered sugar together until smooth and creamy.
Fold the whipped topping into the cream cheese mixture until well combined.
Gently fold the prepared pudding into the cream cheese and whipped topping mixture, creating a smooth and creamy filling.
Assemble the flowerpots by layering. Start with a thin layer of cookie crumbs at the bottom of each pot. Add a layer of the pudding mixture, followed by another layer of cookie crumbs. Repeat the layers until the flowerpots are filled, finishing with a thick layer of cookie crumbs on top to resemble soil.
Push a few gummy worms into the 'soil,' leaving part of each worm sticking out for a playful look.
Optional: Garnish the top with mint leaves to mimic small plants growing out of the pot.
Refrigerate the completed flowerpots for at least 1 hour before serving to allow the flavors to blend and the dessert to firm up slightly.
Serve with a miniature shovel-shaped spoon for an authentic and fun touch!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3091 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 119.8 g | 154% | |
| Saturated Fat | 74.6 g | 373% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 166 mg | 55% | |
| Sodium | 2869 mg | 125% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 483.3 g | 176% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.2 g | 22% | |
| Total Sugars | 365.8 g | ||
| Protein | 31.8 g | 64% | |
| Vitamin D | 6.2 mcg | 31% | |
| Calcium | 818 mg | 63% | |
| Iron | 8.5 mg | 47% | |
| Potassium | 1345 mg | 29% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
