Spooky Halloween Graveyard Pudding Cups
These Halloween-themed pudding cups transform simple instant pudding into a creepy graveyard scene. Layered with crushed cookies resembling dirt, topped with whipped cream, gummy worms, and miniature tombstones, they offer a fun, no-bake dessert with a playful, spooky appearance and a creamy, crunchy texture.
Equipment
- Clear plastic cups
- Measuring spoons and cups
- Large mixing bowl
- Food processor or resealable bag
- Small spatula or spoon
Ingredients
- 1 package instant chocolate pudding mix or vanilla pudding with cocoa powder
- 2 cups cold milk
- 1 cup cookie crumbs Oreo or chocolate cookies, crushed
- 4 gummy worms bright-colored for fun effect
- 1 cup whipped topping store-bought or homemade
- 8 small tombstone cookies or candies shaped cookies, candy melts, or rice cereal treats
- optional edible shimmer dust for a glowing effect
Instructions
- Start by whisking together the pudding mix and cold milk in a large bowl until the mixture thickens and becomes smooth, about 2 minutes. Set aside to firm up slightly.
- Using a food processor or placing cookies in a resealable bag, crush the cookies into fine crumbs that resemble dirt. Aim for a crumbly texture with some chunks for added realism.
- Spoon about 2-3 tablespoons of pudding into each clear cup, creating a nice, even layer at the bottom.
- Sprinkle a layer of cookie crumbs over the pudding, covering it completely to mimic dirt. Repeat the process to build a little height, finishing with a generous sprinkle of crumbs on top.
- Carefully insert gummy worms into the pudding and dirt layers, poking them in at different angles and depths. Some worms should peek out, others buried for a crawling, creepy effect.
- Top each cup with a large dollop of whipped topping, creating a cloud-like, ghostly appearance that covers the dirt and worms partially.
- Decorate the scene by pressing small tombstone cookies or candies into the whipped topping around the edges, and sprinkle edible shimmer dust if using, to give a spooky glow.
- Refrigerate the cups for at least 30 minutes to let everything set and meld together. This step helps keep the scene intact and makes it easier to serve.
- Once chilled, your creepy graveyard pudding cups are ready to serve. Enjoy the playful, spooky scene and creamy, crunchy textures with friends and family!
Notes
Feel free to customize with different candies or add edible glitter for extra spooky sparkle.