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Halloween Spooky Trifle

This colorful Halloween trifle layers crushed chocolate cookies, rich chocolate pudding, and whipped cream in a transparent glass bowl, creating a playful, chaotic dessert with peekaboo layers. Decorated with candy eyes, gummy worms, and sprinkles, it offers a fun and messy presentation perfect for festive gatherings. The final texture is creamy and crunchy with vibrant, layered visual appeal.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 8
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Halloween
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups chocolate cookies crushed into fine crumbs
  • 2 cups chocolate pudding prepared or instant
  • 2 cups heavy cream chilled for whipping
  • 1/2 cup candy eyes for decoration
  • 1 cup gummy worms for spooky decoration
  • 1/4 cup Halloween sprinkles colorful and sparkly
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract optional, enhances flavor

Equipment

  • Large glass trifle bowl
  • Mixing bowls
  • Electric mixer
  • Spatula
  • Decorating tools (small spatula, tweezers)

Method
 

  1. Gather all ingredients and set your large glass trifle bowl on the counter.
  2. Crush the chocolate cookies into fine crumbs using a rolling pin or food processor; set aside. The crumbs should be dark and slightly granular for a crunchy base.
  3. Prepare the chocolate pudding according to package instructions, whisking until smooth and glossy. Chill it in the fridge until ready to layer.
  4. Use an electric mixer to whip the chilled heavy cream on medium-high speed until soft peaks form, about 3-4 minutes. Add vanilla extract if using, and whip until stiff peaks are achieved.
  5. Start layering the trifle by spooning a layer of cookie crumbs into the bottom of the bowl, creating a dark, crunchy foundation.
  6. Follow with a generous layer of chocolate pudding, spreading evenly over the cookie crumbs.
  7. Add a layer of fluffy whipped cream, smoothing it gently with a spatula for a light, airy layer.
  8. Repeat these layers—cookie crumbs, pudding, whipped cream—until the bowl is nearly full, ending with a final layer of whipped cream for a cloud-like top.
  9. Decorate the top with candy eyes, gummy worms, and a sprinkle of Halloween sprinkles to create a spooky, colorful finish.
  10. Cover the trifle with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours, allowing flavors to meld and layers to set with a slightly firm texture.
  11. Once chilled, serve the Halloween trifle directly from the glass bowl, marveling at the vibrant, layered look, and enjoy the playful combination of crunchy, creamy, and chocolatey textures.

Notes

Feel free to customize decorations with different candies or add more layers for extra fun. For a dairy-free version, substitute whipped cream with coconut cream and use dairy-free cookies and pudding.