Halloween Graveyard Pudding Cups
This spooky dessert features creamy chocolate pudding layered with crunchy graham cracker crumbs to resemble dirt, decorated with candy eyes, gummy worms, and chocolate tombstones for a creepy graveyard scene. The no-bake treat comes together quickly, with playful decorations that create a fun, chaotic look reminiscent of a haunted cemetery. The final texture is smooth pudding topped with crumbly dirt and gooey chocolate accents, perfect for Halloween festivities.
Equipment
- Small clear cups
- Mixing bowls
- Whisk or spoon
- Zip-top bag or food processor
- Microwave-safe bowl
- Decorating tweezers or toothpicks
Ingredients
- 1 package instant chocolate pudding mix
- 2 cups cold milk for pudding
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs crushed coarsely for dirt effect
- 12 pieces candy eyes tiny, creepy decorations
- 0.5 cup melted chocolate or ganache for drizzle and tombstones
- 6 gummy worms gummy worms or spiders for creepy accents
Instructions
- Whisk the instant chocolate pudding mix with cold milk in a mixing bowl for about 5 minutes until thick and smooth, then set aside to chill briefly.
- Crush the graham crackers in a zip-top bag with a rolling pin until you reach coarse crumbs that resemble dirt, then set aside.
- Microwave the chocolate in short bursts, stirring each time, until glossy and smooth—about 1 minute total. Let it cool slightly so it doesn't melt your decorations.
- Layer the pudding into clear cups, spooning a generous layer at the bottom, then sprinkling a handful of graham cracker crumbs on top to mimic dirt. Repeat the layers if your cups are tall enough.
- Press tombstone shapes or small cutouts of cardboard into the pudding, then decorate with candy eyes, gummy worms, or tiny spiders. Drizzle melted chocolate around for extra dirt and spooky accents.
- Refrigerate the cups for at least 30 minutes, allowing the chocolate to firm up and decorations to stay in place. Keep chilled until ready to serve for best results.
Notes
For extra creepiness, add more decorations just before serving. Use a damp toothpick to reposition any misplaced candy eyes or decorations. Have fun with chaos—no two cups need to look the same!