These adorable dirt cake pudding buckets are one of the cutest treats we’ve ever seen. They’re a delicious and eye-catching pudding parfait with a fun summer gardening theme.

A jar of Dirt Cake Pudding Bucket with a spoon

If you’re looking for a showstopper for your next party, try these fun and delicious dirt cake pudding buckets. They’re a fun and easy treat that kids of all ages will love. Crushed Oreo cookies are layered with a fluffy chocolate pudding and whipped cream mixture in cute little plastic buckets, then topped with gummy worms for a delicious and fun summer treat.

It’s not often that a treat that looks this cute is also incredibly easy to make, but with just a few simple ingredients and no baking required, you can have these ready in minutes. The whole family will have a blast creating these fun dirt cake pudding buckets for all your summer parties and events.

Why We Love This Recipe

This dessert will be the star of any party – it’s as adorable as it is delicious!
Kids will go crazy for these fun treats, and they may even want to help you make them.
The fun gardening theme makes these an ideal dessert for summer parties and events.
There are just a few simple ingredients and no baking required for this easy treat.

Ingredients

Instant chocolate pudding mix
Cream cheese, softened
Milk
Whipped topping
Oreos, crushed
Gummy worms
Clear buckets (8 oz)

How to Make Dirt Cake Pudding Buckets

Step One: Prepare the Layers

A mixture of cream cheese, pudding, milk and cream cheese with crushed oreos. gummies and small buckets on a marble counter.

Using a food processor, crush the Oreos and then set them aside.
Place the cream cheese and pudding mixes in a large bowl and beat with an electric mixer until combined.
Add the milk, a little at a time, and continue to mix until everything is combined.
Fold in the whipped cream until well combined.

Step Two: Assemble the Buckets

One process of preparing Dirt Cake Pudding Buckets is to divide all crushed oreos in small buckets.

Spoon some Oreo crumbs into the bottom of each bucket.
Add a layer of the pudding mix, followed by another layer of Oreo crumbs.
Add a final layer of pudding mix and a final layer of Oreo crumbs on top.
Place a few gummy worms on top of the last Oreo layer.
Refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Serve and Enjoy!

Adding a layer of pudding mix over a layer of crushed oreos is another step in making Dirt Cake Pudding Buckets.

Tips and Suggestions

Try using a piping bag to add the layers of the pudding mixture to your buckets. It’s an easy way to ensure that the pudding is evenly distributed without messing up the Oreo layer underneath.
If you don’t have a food processor, place the Oreos in a Ziploc bag and crush them with a rolling pin.
Be gentle when folding in the whipping cream. If you overmix, you could lose that light and fluffy texture.

Variations

Use any flavor Oreo that you like, as long as it has the chocolate cookies.
Serve this in a large baking dish instead of individual buckets, and make a large dirt cake.
Add some gummy frogs or bugs to your dirt buckets. You can even add a mini plastic shovel for decoration.

Servings of Dirt Cake Pudding Buckets with oreos and gummies on a white table cloth.

How Do I Store Dirt Cake Pudding Buckets?

Store your leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. To keep them fresh, place the individual buckets in a larger airtight container before refrigerating them.

What if I Don’t have Buckets?

No problem! You can use mini mason jars, or any kind of clear glass serving dishes.

Can I Use Sugar Free Pudding?

Sure, this recipe will work just fine with sugar free pudding mix.

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Dirt Cake Buckets

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Prep Time 20

Chill Time 1

Total Time 1 20

These Dirt Cake Buckets are a nostalgic treat that you will love making all summer long. Crushed oreos are layered with a luscious chocolate mousse made with chocolate pudding, whipped topping and cream cheese. Of course you have to top them with gummy wor ms! So adorable and the perfect summer treat!

Ingredients

Instructions

In your food processor crush up your oreos and set aside.
13 ounces oreos
In a large bowl using an electric mixer beat together the cream cheese and pudding mixes until combined.
8 ounces cream cheese, 2 3.9 ounce boxes instant chocolate pudding
Using the electric mixer add the milk a little at a time until everything is combined.
4 cups milk
Next fold in the whipped cream until well combined.
8 ounces whipped topping
Spoon some oreo crumbs down the bottom of each bucket.
12 8 ounce clear buckets
Next add a layer of the pudding mix, another layer of oreo crumbs.
Add another layer of pudding mix and complete them with a final layer of oreo crumbs.
Place your gummi worms on the top of the buckets.
24 gummy worms
Refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
Serve!