Name: No-Bake Peeps Pudding Cups
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 12
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 3.4-oz package vanilla instant pudding mix; 2 cups cold milk; 8-oz Cool Whip whipped topping, thawed; 20 Oreo cookies; 1/2 cup shredded coconut; Green and pink gel food coloring; 12 Peeps bunny marshmallows; 36 Cadbury chocolate candy eggs; Easter sprinkles

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Peeps pudding cups are the ultimate Easter treat, combining layers of pudding with crunchy Oreo crumbles, all topped off Easter candies for a festive dessert that’s as delicious as it is adorable.

These dirt cake cups for Easter are a no-bake Easter dessert that’s easy to assemble, make-ahead friendly, and bursting with fun colors and textures—perfect for spring celebrations with family and friends!

two colorful no-bake Peeps pudding cups for Easter, each topped with a pink Peeps marshmallow bunny and Cadbury chocolate eggs, served in glass mugs.

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Layering pudding and crushed Oreos is a tried-and-true combo that never gets old.

It’s the perfect mix of creamy and crunchy, and with a few fun twists, it becomes an adorable Easter treat perfect for adding to your lineup of Easter Desserts.

These Peeps pudding cups take that classic idea and give it a festive makeover.

A little food coloring, some fluffy coconut “grass,” and a few colorful toppings turn a simple dessert into a springtime showstopper.

These dirt cake cups for Easter are so easy, too! This is a no-bake Easter dessert, which means no oven, no stress, and all the fun.

You can even make them ahead of time, so they’re ready to go when your guests arrive.

Kids will love helping with this one! Whether they’re stirring, layering, or adding the final touches—like tucking a Peep bunny into its little grassy nest—it’s a great way to get them involved in the kitchen.

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a glass is filled with layers of Oreo crumbs and pink pudding and Cool Whip mixture, topped with green coconut shreds, candy eggs, and a marshmallow Peep.

Tips and Tricks for Making Easter Pudding Cups

Here are a few tips that may make it easier when you’re assembling your cups.

Use a piping bag for layering – Spoon the pudding into a piping bag (or a zip-top bag with the corner snipped off) for neater layers and less mess.
Crush Oreos evenly – A food processor works great, but if using a zip-top bag and rolling pin, press out excess air first to avoid a cookie explosion!
Customize the colors – Swap pink and green for pastel blues, purples, or yellows to match your Easter decor.
Make them ahead – Assemble the pudding and Oreo layers up to 2-3 days in advance, but wait to add the toppings until just before serving so they stay fresh.
Keep the coconut light – Add just a drop or two of food coloring with a tiny splash of water to tint the coconut without making it too soggy.
Customize the toppings – Not a fan of Peeps? Try chocolate bunnies, jelly beans, or even mini frosted cookies for a different festive touch.
Serve in clear cups – Using clear cups lets all the colorful layers shine through for the prettiest presentation!

overhead view of two no-bake Easter pudding cups topped with Peeps. Oreo cookies and candy eggs are scattered around the cups.

How to Make Peeps Pudding Cups

It’s really easy to whip up this springtime treat.

Ingredients You’ll Need:

Vanilla Instant Pudding Mix
Cold Milk
Cool Whip Whipped Topping
Oreo Cookies
Shredded Coconut
Green and Pink Gel Food Coloring
Peeps Bunny Marshmallows
Cadbury Chocolate Candy Eggs
Easter Sprinkles

mise en place view of ingredients for Peeps Easter pudding cups.

How to Make It:

Prepare the pudding. First, you’ll whisk together instant pudding mix and milk for two minutes, until mixture begins to thicken.

Chill for five minutes.

two photos; one shows vanilla pudding mix and milk in a imxing bowl; the other shows the ingredients whisked together.

Color the pudding. Next you’ll divide pudding between 2 medium mixing bowls.

Add a few drops of green food coloring to one of the bowls, and a few drops of pink food coloring to the other bowl, stirring well to incorporate each.

Divide Cool Whip between the two bowls of pudding mix. Use a spatula to fold the Cool Whip into the pudding. Chill for another 5 minutes.

two photos; one shows pink and green food coloring mixed into vanilla pudding mixture; the other shows the pudding mixtures after Cool Whip has been added.

Layer the pudding and Oreos. Next, you’ll crush the Oreos.

To each of your dessert cups, add a spoonful of Oreo crumb mixture, followed by a layer of pudding mixture.

Continue layering until you reach the top, ending with a cookie crumb layer.

two photos; one shows cookie crumbs added to cups; the other shows pudding mixture layered over the cookie crumbs.

Add the toppings. Last, you’ll sprinkle shredded coconut on top of the Oreo crumble in your cup to give the appearance of grass.

Add Easter sprinkles, followed by a Peeps bunny. Add three Cadbury chocolate eggs on top of the coconut in front of the Easter Peep bunny.

Then serve and enjoy!

two photos; one shows green coconut shreds added to the top of the pudding cups; the other shows the coconut topped with sprinkles, candy eggs, and a pink Peeps bunny.

Notes and Adaptations:

We used green and pink food coloring for the pudding mixture, but you can use any color you’d like, or skip adding food coloring.
If you’re making these ahead of time, you can layer the pudding mixture and cookie crumbs, then refrigerate until ready to serve (up to 2-3 days). I’d suggest waiting to add the green coconut, sprinkles, Peeps and Cadbury eggs until just before serving.
Feel free to use jelly beans instead of Cadbury eggs, if preferred.

close-up view of no-bake Peeps Easter dirt cake cups, showing the candy and marshmallow topping.

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Yield: 12 Pudding Cups