Red White Blue Dirt Cups- Easy Patriotic Dessert

Get ready to celebrate with a dessert that’s as fun to make as it is to eat! These Red, White, and Blue Dirt Cups are an incredibly easy and festive treat perfect for Memorial Day, July 4th, or any patriotic gathering. Layered with creamy pudding, crunchy cookies, and fluffy whipped topping, they’re a guaranteed crowd-pleaser for all ages.

Ingredients

• 1 (14.3 oz) package OREO cookies, finely crushed
• 2 (3.4 oz) packages instant vanilla pudding mix
• 4 cups cold milk
• 1 (8 oz) container frozen whipped topping, thawed
• Red food coloring
• Blue food coloring
• Optional: Fresh blueberries and sliced strawberries for garnish
• 6-8 clear individual cups or jars

Instructions

1. Finely crush the OREO cookies using a food processor or by placing them in a Ziploc bag and crushing with a rolling pin. Set aside.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together the instant vanilla pudding mix and cold milk for 2 minutes, or until thickened. Let stand for 5 minutes.
3. Divide the thickened pudding evenly into two separate bowls.
4. Add several drops of red food coloring to one bowl and stir until a vibrant red color is achieved.
5. Add several drops of blue food coloring to the other bowl and stir until a vibrant blue color is achieved.
6. Now it’s time to assemble your dirt cups! Grab 6-8 clear individual cups or jars.
7. Start by placing a spoonful of crushed OREO cookies at the bottom of each cup.
8. Next, layer with a spoonful of the blue pudding.
9. Follow with another layer of crushed OREO cookies.
10. Add a layer of the red pudding.
11. Top with a generous dollop of thawed whipped topping.
12. Finish with a sprinkle of remaining crushed OREO cookies and, if desired, garnish with fresh blueberries and sliced strawberries.
13. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld and the cups to chill completely.