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Halloween Spooky Pudding Cups

This dessert features creamy chocolate pudding layered with crushed cookies to mimic a haunted landscape, decorated with edible tombstones and ghostly marshmallow figures. The final presentation is a series of individual cups that resemble mini graveyards with varied textures—smooth pudding, crunchy cookie crumbs, and playful spooky decorations.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Halloween
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 cups milk for pudding
  • 1 box chocolate instant pudding mix
  • 1 cup heavy cream for whipped topping
  • 1 cup graham cracker crumbs for the graveyard base and decoration
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder for the pudding and decorating
  • 3 tbsp sugar to sweeten whipped cream
  • 6 small marshmallows for ghosts
  • 12 pieces Graham crackers for tombstones
  • as needed chocolate or white candy melts for decoration
  • optional sprinkles or edible glitter for extra spooky effect

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Small spoons or piping bag
  • Serving cups or jars
  • Cookie sheet
  • Oven or toaster oven

Method
 

  1. Measure out milk and pour it into a mixing bowl. Whisk in the instant pudding mix until smooth and slightly thickened, about 2 minutes, then chill in the refrigerator for 10 minutes to set.
  2. While the pudding chills, place graham crackers on a baking sheet and toast them lightly in the oven until fragrant and just starting to brown, about 3-5 minutes. Let cool and then crush into small crumbs—these will be your graveyard base and decorations.
  3. Whip the heavy cream with sugar using a whisk or mixer until soft peaks form and the cream is glossy. This creates a fluffy topping that adds richness to the dessert.
  4. Fold the whipped cream into the chilled pudding mixture gently, maintaining its lightness and creating a smooth, mousse-like texture.
  5. Spoon or pipe the chocolate pudding into individual cups or jars, filling them about 3/4 full to leave space for decorations.
  6. Sprinkle crushed graham cracker crumbs over the pudding to resemble a graveyard landscape. Add dollops of whipped cream on top, then shape marshmallows into ghost shapes and position them above the pudding. Use melted candy melts to craft small tombstone shapes, inserting them into the crumbs.
  7. Optional: Melt candy melts and drizzle over the ghost or tombstone figures for extra decoration and spooky flair. Let set for a few minutes.
  8. Arrange the spooky pudding cups on a serving tray, adding sprinkles or edible glitter if desired for a more haunted effect.

Notes

Prepare the decorations ahead of time to allow the candy melts and marshmallow ghosts to set properly. Feel free to get creative with additional spooky toppers or edible dirt made from crushed cookies. Keep the pudding chilled until just before serving to maintain the perfect texture.