Description
Halloween Graveyard Pudding Cups are a spooky and delicious dessert perfect for Halloween parties. These no-bake mousse cups feature layers of creamy chocolate mousse, crushed Oreo cookie “dirt,” and fun tombstone cookies decorated with “RIP” messages. Gummy worms add an eerie touch to this festive treat.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Mousse:
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 6 oz semi-sweet chocolate wafers or chocolate chips
For the Graveyard Decoration:
- 24 Oreo cookies (crushed for cookie crumbs)
- 6 Milano double chocolate cookies
- Black frosting or edible marker (for writing “RIP”)
- Gummy worms (optional, for extra decoration)
Instructions
- Prepare Tombstone Cookies: Use black frosting or an edible marker to write “RIP” on 6 Milano double chocolate cookies. Set these decorated cookies aside to serve as tombstones for your graveyard pudding cups.
- Whip Heavy Cream: In a mixing bowl, whip 2 cups of heavy whipping cream using an electric mixer until stiff peaks form, which means the cream holds its shape firmly when the beaters are lifted.
- Melt Chocolate: Place 6 oz of semi-sweet chocolate wafers or chips in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave at 50% power for 30 seconds intervals, stirring well between each interval until the chocolate is mostly melted and smooth. Allow it to cool for about 10 minutes to avoid melting the whipped cream.
- Make Chocolate Mousse: Slowly fold the melted chocolate into the whipped cream gently using a spatula, combining without deflating the mousse to maintain a light and airy texture.
- Assemble Layers: Take 6 clear 9 oz cups and add 3-4 tablespoons of crushed Oreo cookie crumbs at the bottom of each cup to resemble dirt.
- Layer Mousse: Spoon a layer of the chocolate mousse over the Oreo cookie crumbs in each cup.
- Repeat Layers: Add another layer of 3-4 tablespoons of crushed Oreo crumbs followed by another layer of mousse, building height and texture in each cup.
- Top the Graveyard: Sprinkle crushed Oreo cookie crumbs on top until the cups reach the edge, creating a dirt-like surface for the graveyard scene.
- Chill Cups: Refrigerate the pudding cups for 2 hours to allow the mousse to set and flavors to meld perfectly.
- Decorate Graveyard: Insert one “RIP” decorated Milano cookie tombstone into the center of each pudding cup. Optionally, add gummy worms around the tombstone for an extra creepy effect.
- Serve: Serve the graveyard pudding cups chilled with extra whipped cream and chocolate if desired for an extra indulgent treat.
Notes
- For a smoother mousse, make sure the melted chocolate has cooled to room temperature before folding it into the whipped cream.
- Be gentle when folding chocolate into the whipped cream to keep the mousse light and fluffy.
- You can substitute Milano cookies with any firm chocolate cookies for tombstones if unavailable.
- Optional gummy worms add a fun Halloween touch but can be omitted for dietary preferences.
- These pudding cups are best served within 24 hours of preparation for maximum freshness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pudding cup (approx. 9 oz)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
