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Three layered parfaits in clear cups, featuring red, white, and blue layers, topped with candies and served on a checkered tablecloth with colorful party decor in the background, create delightful red white and blue dirt cups perfect for festive celebrations.

Easy Red, White and Blue Dirt Cups Recipe

Author: Mandy Applegate
These Red, White, and Blue Dirt Cups are the ideal no-bake dessert for the summer holidays! Layers of crushed chocolate cookies meet a luscious mix of white chocolate pudding and whipped topping, all dyed in patriotic red, white, and blue. Finished with festive sprinkles and star candies, these cups are not just delicious but also perfect for adding a splash of color to your summer celebrations.
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Prep Time: 20 minutes
Chill Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: dirt cups
Servings: 8
Calories: 303kcal

Ingredients

US Customary - Metric

Instructions

  • Crush up all your cookies either using a food processor or crushing them in a Ziploc bag.
    13.9 ounce pack of chocolate sandwich cookies
  • In a large bowl whisk together the milk and white chocolate pudding mix until smooth and creamy.
    4 cups cold milk, 2 3.4-ounce boxes instant white chocolate pudding mix
  • Separate the pudding base equally into three bowls.
  • Add red food coloring to one bowl and blue food coloring to another bowl, leaving the third bowl uncolored (white).
    Red and blue food coloring
  • Fold an equal amount of whipped topping into each of the three pudding mixtures (red, blue, and white) until well combined.
    1 8-ounce container whipped topping thawed
  • In 9-ounce disposable cups layer the cookie crumbs, blue pudding, cookie crumbs, white pudding, cookie crumbs, red pudding, and a final layer of cookie crumbs.
    8 9-ounce disposable cups
  • Top each cup with sprinkles and gummy stars for a festive touch.
    Festive sprinkles, Gummy stars

Notes

  • Cookie Choice Matters: Opt for chocolate sandwich cookies that crumble well for a firm base. Store-brand cookies work just as well as name brands, helping keep costs low.
  • Milk Temperature: Use cold milk to mix the pudding to speed up the setting process, ensuring your layers firm up faster and hold their shape better.
  • Achieving Vibrant Colors: Start with a few drops of food coloring and adjust to achieve the desired intensity. Remember, a little goes a long way!
  • Whipped Topping Tips: Thaw the whipped topping in the refrigerator rather than at room temperature to maintain its stability when folding into the pudding.
  • Layering Technique: For the sharpest layers, use a small spoon or a piping bag to add each pudding layer carefully. This helps prevent the colors from blending.
  • Make Ahead: You can prepare these cups a day in advance—just cover and refrigerate. This is perfect for easing the stress on the day of your event.
  • Transporting: If you’re bringing these to a party, place the cups in a shallow tray or baking sheet for easy carrying and keep them chilled.
  • Customizing: Feel free to add different toppings like mini marshmallows or chocolate chips to match the theme of your gathering or to simply spice things up.

Nutrition

Calories: 303kcal | Carbohydrates: 41g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 247mg | Potassium: 298mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 26g | Vitamin A: 199IU | Calcium: 160mg | Iron: 6mg
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