Red White Blue Dirt Cups Easy Patriotic Treat

Get ready to celebrate with a delicious and visually stunning treat! These Red, White, and Blue Dirt Cups are incredibly easy to make, perfect for Memorial Day, 4th of July, or any patriotic gathering. Layered with creamy pudding, crunchy cookies, and fresh berries, they’re a crowd-pleaser for all ages!

Ingredients

• 1 (3.4 oz) box instant vanilla pudding mix
• 2 cups cold milk (dairy or non-dairy, as per pudding instructions)
• 1 (8 oz) container whipped topping, thawed (like Cool Whip)
• 1 ½ cups chocolate sandwich cookies (like Oreos), finely crushed
• 1 cup fresh blueberries
• 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced or diced
• Clear plastic cups (about 6-8 oz size)

Instructions

1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the instant vanilla pudding mix and cold milk for 2 minutes, or until thickened. Let it set in the refrigerator for 5 minutes.
2. While the pudding sets, finely crush the chocolate sandwich cookies. A food processor works best, or place them in a zip-top bag and crush with a rolling pin.
3. Prepare your fruit: wash and dry blueberries, hull and slice or dice strawberries.
4. To assemble the dirt cups, start by spooning about 1 tablespoon of crushed cookies into the bottom of each clear plastic cup.
5. Next, add a layer of vanilla pudding, about 2-3 tablespoons.
6. Follow with a layer of whipped topping, spreading gently.
7. Arrange some fresh strawberry pieces on top of the whipped topping layer.
8. Add another thin layer of crushed cookies.
9. Top with another layer of pudding, then whipped topping.
10. Finish with a generous sprinkle of blueberries and a few more strawberry pieces on top to create the red, white, and blue effect.
11. Repeat layers as desired until cups are full, ensuring the top layers showcase the patriotic colors.
12. Chill for at least 30 minutes before serving for best results. Serve immediately or store covered in the refrigerator.