Spooky Delight: Halloween Dirt Cake with Gummy Worms

What if I told you that the ultimate Halloween treat is more than just a sweet indulgence? This Dirt Cake with Gummy Worms plays on nostalgia while adding a ghoulish twist that delights kids and adults alike. The moment you scoop it, rich chocolate layers mingled with crunchy Oreos and vibrant gummies create a sensory experience that’s almost too fun to eat.

Plus, its no-bake magic makes it perfect for last-minute parties or spooky movie nights. The combination of cool, creamy filling and playful wormy surprises makes this dessert a hassle-free hit. It’s a simple way to sprinkle a dash of chaos onto your Halloween spread.

Halloween Dirt Cake with Gummy Worms

This Dirt Cake with Gummy Worms is a no-bake dessert featuring layered chocolate pudding and crushed cookies, topped with colorful gummy worms for a playful, spooky presentation. The final dish has a crumbly, creamy texture with a chocolatey flavor and fun wormy surprises throughout, resembling a messy garden scene.

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Prep Time 20 minutes mins

Total Time 20 minutes mins

Servings: 8

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Calories: 350

Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients

  

• 1 package chocolate pudding mix instant variety
• 2 cups cold milk
• 1 31 Øreo cookies crushed
• 8 oz cream cheese softened
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 bag gummy worms

Equipment

• Mixing bowls
• Whisk
• Rubber spatula
• 8×8 inch dish or trifle bowl
• Measuring cups and spoons

Method

 

1. In a mixing bowl, whisk the instant chocolate pudding mix with 2 cups of cold milk until the mixture thickens and is smooth, about 2 minutes. Set aside.
2. In a separate large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until creamy and smooth, using a hand or stand mixer on medium speed.
3. Add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract to the cream cheese, then beat briefly until combined and smooth.
4. Fold the prepared pudding into the cream cheese mixture using a spatula until fully incorporated and creamy.
5. Crush the Oreo cookies into coarse crumbs. You can do this by placing them in a sealed plastic bag and gently crushing with a rolling pin or by pulsing in a food processor.
6. Spread a layer of crushed Oreos at the bottom of your dish or trifle bowl, creating a crumbly base.
7. Top the Oreo layer with a generous scoop of the chocolate pudding and cream cheese filling, spreading it evenly with a spatula.
8. Add another layer of crushed Oreos over the pudding layer for added texture and flavor.
9. Repeat the layering process — pudding mixture and Oreo crumbs — until you’ve used all ingredients, finishing with a crumb layer on top.
10. Decorate the top with gummy worms, pushing some lightly into the crumb topping to resemble worms burrowing into the dirt.
11. Cover the dish and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld and the layers to set.
12. Serve chilled, with gummy worms visible on top for a festive spooky effect. Enjoy this fun, no-bake Halloween treat!

As the spooky season peaks, this Dirt Cake offers a playful way to enjoy the eerie atmosphere. Its earthy flavors combined with whimsical worms evoke childhood memories while fitting into your festive table. Plus, it’s a crowd-pleaser that doesn’t require much fuss, leaving more time to enjoy the screams and laughter.

Whether you’re serving it for a Halloween bash or a cozy night in, this treat brings a mix of chaos and comfort. It’s a small reminder of how fun and messy celebrating can be, even in the most haunted moments.