Description
Spooky graveyard dirt cake cups unleash Halloween’s playful spirit with layers of chocolatey delight and ghostly decorations. Creamy pudding, crushed cookies, and whimsical tombstone toppings create a haunting dessert that will delight guests at any ghoulish gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 lb. 3 oz. family-sized box of chocolate cream-filled cookies
- 2 (3.9 oz) packages of instant chocolate pudding mix
- 3 1/2 cups milk
Dairy Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 8 oz. cream cheese, softened
- 8 oz. container of frozen whipped topping, thawed
Decorative Ingredients:
- Edible tombstones and bones
Instructions
- Whisk the chocolate pudding mix and milk vigorously for approximately 5 minutes until the mixture develops a thick, creamy consistency. Gently incorporate the thawed whipped topping, creating a smooth and airy base.
- Beat the softened butter and cream cheese in a separate mixing bowl until achieving a silky, uniform texture. Gradually blend in the prepared pudding mixture, ensuring a seamless integration of ingredients.
- Transform the chocolate cream-filled cookies into fine, soil-like crumbs using a food processor or blender. Pulse until the cookies resemble a texture reminiscent of dark, crumbly earth.
- Craft the dessert by strategically layering the cookie crumbs and pudding mixture in individual serving cups. Alternate between the rich, chocolatey components, creating visually appealing strata that mimic layers of ground.
- Refrigerate the assembled dessert cups until the moment of serving. Just before presentation, enhance the Halloween theme by adorning the surface with edible tombstone and bone decorations, transforming the treats into a ghoulishly delightful culinary landscape.
Notes
- Choose top-quality pudding mix for a richer, smoother chocolate base that elevates the entire dessert’s flavor profile.
- Crush cookies meticulously to achieve a fine, dirt-like texture that mimics realistic ground appearance and enhances visual appeal.
- Chill the pudding mixture for 15-20 minutes before layering to ensure a firmer, more stable consistency that holds its shape perfectly.
- Consider gluten-free cookie alternatives like chocolate graham crackers or gluten-free chocolate sandwich cookies for celiac-friendly adaptations.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg