Pumpkin Patch Dirt Pudding Dessert is a fun and festive dessert recipe for fall, Thanksgiving, and Halloween. A simple instant pumpkin pudding layered with cookies and topped with a candy pumpkin patch. Full of pumpkin spice flavors.
5ouncescandy pumpkins(about half a bag, or more/less as desired)
Instructions
First make your pudding to give it time to set up. Combine the instant vanilla pudding mix, pumpkin puree, pumpkin spice, and milk in a large bowl and whisk to combine. Set aside to thicken.
Meanwhile, crush the cookies (filling and all) into dirt by placing them in a large bag and crushing the cookies with a rolling pin (or wine bottle, large can, or anything heavy). Crush until you reach your desired consistency.
For one large dish: Scoop half of the pudding across the bottom of the dish in an even layer. Then spread half of the cookie crumbs across the pudding. Repeat with another layer of pudding (using the remaining) and top it off with the remaining dirt.
For individual portions: Layer the pudding into each glass, using half of the pudding total. Then add a layer of dirt across the pudding in each glass, using half of the dirt total. Repeat with another layer of pudding (using everything that is remaining) and finish off with the rest of the dirt across all the cups.
Chill for at least 30 minutes or until ready to serve.
When serving, squeeze green icing in thin vines across the top of the desserts. This can be done in straight, even lines or as swirly, twisting vines.
Place pumpkins on the vines, as many as you want. I like to place some on their sides, some standing up, etc like you would find them in a patch but you can also make them all standing up.
If desired, use more green frosting to connect the top stems of the pumpkins to the vines. Add leaves or little vine tendrils if desired. Serve.