# Components:
→ Pudding
01 - 2 cups whole milk
02 - 1/2 cup heavy cream
03 - 1/2 cup granulated sugar
04 - 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
05 - 3 tablespoons cornstarch
06 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
07 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
08 - 4 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
→ Topping and Assembly
09 - 18 chocolate sandwich cookies, crushed
10 - 18 gummy worms
# Method:
01 - Whisk whole milk, heavy cream, granulated sugar, unsweetened cocoa powder, cornstarch, and salt in a medium saucepan until fully incorporated and smooth.
02 - Set the saucepan over medium heat and whisk constantly until the mixture thickens and begins to bubble, approximately 8 to 10 minutes.
03 - Remove saucepan from heat. Stir in vanilla extract and chopped semisweet chocolate, whisking until the chocolate has melted and the pudding mixture is fully smooth.
04 - Divide the pudding evenly among serving glasses or cups, filling each about two-thirds full. Cover each with plastic wrap, pressing directly onto the pudding surface, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
05 - Top each serving with a generous layer of crushed chocolate sandwich cookies to simulate the appearance of dirt.
06 - Garnish each dessert with gummy worms, arranging them to appear as if crawling out of the cookie topping. Serve chilled for best texture.
