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Halloween Spooky Trifle

This Halloween trifle layers crushed chocolate cookies, rich chocolate pudding, and whipped cream in a clear glass dish, creating a colorful, chaotic dessert with contrasting textures. Decorated with candy eyes, gummy worms, and sprinkles, it offers a playful and visually striking treat that’s perfect for last-minute gatherings. The final product is a messy, delightful spectacle with vibrant layers and a sweet, creamy aroma.
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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
  

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

Equipment

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

Method
 

  1. Gather all your ingredients and set up your glass trifle bowl on a clean workspace.
  2. Crush the chocolate cookies into fine crumbs using a zip-top bag and a rolling pin or a food processor; set aside.
  3. Prepare the chocolate pudding according to package instructions and chill it in the fridge for at least 10 minutes until set and smooth.
  4. Pour the heavy cream into a mixing bowl and whip with an electric mixer until soft peaks form, about 3-4 minutes. Add vanilla extract if using.
  5. Gently fold the whipped cream into the chilled pudding until well combined and fluffy.
  6. Start layering by spooning a layer of crushed cookies into the bottom of the trifle bowl, creating a dark, crunchy base.
  7. Spread a thick layer of chocolate pudding over the cookies, smoothing it out with a spatula for an even surface.
  8. Add a generous layer of whipped cream on top of the pudding, creating a light, fluffy layer.
  9. Repeat the layering process—cookies, pudding, whipped cream—until the dish is nearly full, finishing with a layer of whipped cream.
  10. Decorate the top with candy eyes, gummy worms, and colorful sprinkles to give it a spooky, chaotic look.
  11. Place the assembled trifle in the fridge and chill for at least 2 hours to let the flavors meld and the layers set.
  12. Serve chilled, letting everyone enjoy the messy, colorful layers and playful decorations. Dig in with a spoon and enjoy the spooky chaos!

Notes

For extra fun, let kids help decorate the top with candies and worms. Keep decorations just before serving to maintain crispness.