Description
These Halloween chocolate trifle layers are a decadent, festive dessert perfect for parties. Rich chocolate pudding, crunchy cookies, fluffy whipped cream, and spooky candy decorations make this treat a crowd-pleaser for kids and adults alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boxes (3.9 oz each) instant chocolate pudding mix
- 4 cups cold milk
- 20 chocolate sandwich cookies (Oreos or similar), crushed
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 4 tbsp powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- OR 16 oz store-bought whipped topping
- Candy eyeballs (for topping)
- Halloween sprinkles (orange, black, purple)
- Mini marshmallows (for ghost shapes)
- Gummy worms or spiders (optional)
- 1/4 cup crushed chocolate chips (optional)
- Gluten-free chocolate sandwich cookies (optional, for gluten-free)
- Dairy-free whipped topping and almond milk (optional, for dairy-free)
- Vanilla pudding (optional, for flavor variation)
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine both boxes of chocolate pudding mix with 4 cups cold milk. Whisk for about 2 minutes until thickened. Let sit for 5 minutes to fully set.
- Pour heavy whipping cream into a chilled bowl. Beat with an electric mixer on medium-high until soft peaks form (about 3–4 minutes). Add powdered sugar and vanilla extract, beat another 30 seconds. Alternatively, fold in store-bought whipped topping if using.
- Place chocolate sandwich cookies in a sealed plastic bag. Use a rolling pin or the bottom of a mug to crush into chunky crumbs.
- In a clear trifle dish or cups, spoon a layer of chocolate pudding (about 1/3 of the total). Sprinkle a generous layer of crushed cookies (1/3 of the crumbs). Add a layer of whipped cream (1/3 of the batch). Repeat layers twice more: pudding, cookies, cream.
- Scatter Halloween sprinkles, candy eyeballs, and mini marshmallow ghosts on top. Add gummy worms or spiders and finish with crushed chocolate chips.
- Cover loosely with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 1–2 hours if you want it extra cold and set.
- Serve chilled, using a big spoon for trifle dishes or mini spoons for individual cups.
Notes
For best texture, assemble just before serving or add decorations last. Use gluten-free cookies and dairy-free whipped topping for dietary needs. Don’t overwhip cream; soft peaks are ideal. Chill pudding until set before layering. Add a pinch of salt to pudding for deeper chocolate flavor. Customize with your favorite candies and toppings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240ml) per serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30
- Sodium: 350
- Fat: 15
- Saturated Fat: 9
- Carbohydrates: 45
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 7
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