Dirt Pudding

Mixing the sugar and corn starch thoroughly will prevent lumps.

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Quick Facts

  • Prep Time: 00:10
  • Yield: 6 servings

Ingredients

  • 2/3 cup sugar
  • 3 tablespoons cocoa powder
  • 2 tablespoons Argo® Corn Starch
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups milk
  • 2 egg yolks
  • 2 tablespoons butter OR margarine
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 12 to 15 chocolate sandwich cookies, crushed
  • 12 chewy candy worms

Directions

  1. Mix sugar, cocoa powder, corn starch and salt in a large microwave-safe bowl. Whisk in milk and egg yolks until well blended.
  2. Microwave on HIGH (100%) power for about 5 to 7 minutes, stirring every 1 to 2 minutes. Cook until pudding is thick and has boiled at least 1 minute. Remove from microwave. Stir in butter and vanilla. Cover surface with plastic wrap.
  3. Chill 2 hours.
  4. Layer pudding and cookie crumbs in individual clear bowls or stemware, ending with cookie crumbs on top. Garnish with chewy candy worms.

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