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Flavorful Red White and Blue Dirt Cup Dessert Jars

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A quick and easy patriotic dessert featuring layers of chocolate cookie crumbs, creamy vanilla pudding, and fresh red and blue berries, perfect for 4th of July celebrations.

Ingredients

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  • About 20 Oreos or any chocolate sandwich cookies, crushed finely
  • 1 package (3.4 oz) instant vanilla pudding mix or homemade vanilla pudding
  • 2 cups (16 fl oz) whole milk or preferred milk alternative
  • 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced or chopped
  • 1 cup fresh blueberries, washed and patted dry
  • Whipped cream (optional)
  • Red, white, and blue patriotic sprinkles (optional)

Instructions

  1. Crush about 20 Oreos into fine crumbs with some small chunks using a food processor or rolling pin in a zip-top bag. Set aside.
  2. Prepare the vanilla pudding: For instant mix, whisk pudding mix with 2 cups cold milk for 2 minutes until thickened. For homemade pudding, combine 2 cups milk, 1/3 cup sugar, 3 tablespoons cornstarch, pinch of salt, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract in a saucepan. Cook over medium heat, whisking constantly until thickened and boiling, then simmer 1 minute before cooling.
  3. Rinse strawberries and blueberries under cold water. Hull and slice strawberries. Pat all berries dry with paper towels.
  4. Layer the dessert jars starting with 2 tablespoons cookie crumbs at the bottom, then 1/4 cup vanilla pudding, 2 tablespoons strawberries, 2 tablespoons cookie crumbs, 2 tablespoons blueberries, and finish with a final layer of pudding and a sprinkle of cookie crumbs on top.
  5. Optionally, add a dollop of whipped cream and a pinch of patriotic sprinkles on top.
  6. Refrigerate the jars for at least 30 minutes before serving to let flavors meld and pudding set.

Notes

Whisk pudding briskly to avoid lumps. Layer quickly to prevent cookie crumbs from becoming soggy. Keep jars covered in the fridge if making ahead. Use gluten-free cookies and dairy-free pudding for allergy-friendly or vegan versions. Frozen berries should be thawed and drained before use.

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