Haunted Graveyard Pudding Cups (Print Version)

No-bake chocolate pudding cups with cookie dirt and spooky decorations. A festive treat ideal for Halloween parties.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Pudding Layer

01 - 3 cups cold whole milk
02 - 1 package instant chocolate pudding mix (4 oz)

→ Cookie Dirt

03 - 18 chocolate sandwich cookies, crushed

→ Toppings & Decorations

04 - 8 oval-shaped chocolate cookies or biscuits
05 - 1/2 cup whipped cream or whipped topping
06 - Assorted gummy worms
07 - Black decorating gel or edible marker
08 - Green sprinkles or shredded coconut (dyed green, optional)

# How to Make It:

01 - In a large mixing bowl, briskly whisk the cold whole milk and instant chocolate pudding mix for 2 minutes until smooth and thickened. Allow to stand for 5 minutes to set.
02 - Evenly divide the pudding into 8 small clear cups or jars.
03 - Generously sprinkle the crushed chocolate sandwich cookies onto the surface of each pudding cup to resemble earth.
04 - Use black decorating gel or edible marker to write Halloween messages such as 'RIP' on each oval-shaped chocolate cookie. Insert one decorated cookie vertically into each cup.
05 - Adorn each cup with gummy worms, a dollop of whipped cream, and green sprinkles or dyed shredded coconut to complete a spooky presentation.
06 - Refrigerate pudding cups until ready to serve.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Uses only pantry staples you probably already have in your kitchen
  • No baking required which saves time and keeps things easy
  • Perfect for entertaining children or making ahead for parties
  • Each cup can be customized with creative toppings so everyone gets to play
02 -
  • Vegetarian friendly and can be adapted for gluten free or dairy free diets
  • Every layer adds its own texture which makes the dessert a delight for all ages
  • You can assemble the cups ahead and keep chilled for up to a day without losing freshness
03 -
  • Give pudding at least five minutes to set before layering so dirt stays on top rather than sinking
  • Crush cookies with a rolling pin for best consistency rather than using a blender which can make crumbs too fine
  • Decorating the tombstones before assembly saves time and keeps everything neat
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