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Spooky Halloween Trifle

This Halloween trifle layers crushed chocolate cookies, rich chocolate pudding, and fluffy whipped cream in a clear glass dish, creating a colorful and chaotic dessert that’s both playful and delicious. The vibrant decorations like candy eyes, gummy worms, and sprinkles add a spooky touch, making it a perfect centerpiece for Halloween celebrations. Its messy, layered look invites fun and creativity, with textures that range from crunchy to velvety smooth.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 8
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Halloween
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 200 grams chocolate cookies crushed into fine crumbs
  • 4 cups chocolate pudding prepared or store-bought
  • 2 cups heavy cream chilled for whipping
  • 0.5 teaspoon vanilla extract optional but recommended
  • candy eyes candy eyes for decoration
  • gummy worms gummy worms for a spooky effect
  • sprinkles Halloween sprinkles colorful and sparkly

Equipment

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

Method
 

  1. Crush the chocolate cookies into fine crumbs and set aside.
  2. Prepare the chocolate pudding if using instant, whisking until smooth and glossy. Chill until ready to layer.
  3. Whip the chilled heavy cream with vanilla extract using an electric mixer until stiff peaks form, creating a light and fluffy texture.
  4. Begin layering in the glass trifle bowl: add a layer of crushed cookies at the bottom, spreading evenly with a spatula.
  5. Spoon a generous layer of chocolate pudding over the cookies, smoothing it out gently.
  6. Add a layer of whipped cream on top of the pudding, creating a soft, cloud-like appearance.
  7. Repeat the layers—cookies, pudding, whipped cream—until the dish is nearly full, finishing with a thick layer of whipped cream on top.
  8. Decorate the top with candy eyes, gummy worms, and colorful sprinkles to create a spooky, chaotic look.
  9. Cover the trifle and chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours, allowing flavors to meld and layers to set.
  10. Once chilled, serve the trifle directly from the glass dish, encouraging guests to dig in and enjoy the colorful chaos.

Notes

For extra spookiness, add more decorations just before serving. Feel free to customize with different candies or themed toppings to make it uniquely yours.