Description
Graveyard Pudding is a fun and spooky dessert perfect for Halloween or themed parties. Layers of crushed Oreo cookies and creamy chocolate pudding are topped with whipped topping, decorated with Milano cookies stamped with ‘RIP’ and gummy worms to create a graveyard effect that is both delicious and visually striking.
Ingredients
Scale
Base Ingredients
- 20 Oreos, crushed
- 1 (3.4 ounce) box instant chocolate pudding mix
- 2 cups milk
Toppings and Decorations
- 1 cup whipped topping
- 5 Milano cookies
- 5 gummy worms
- Black gel decorating icing
- Clear plastic cups
Instructions
- Prepare the pudding: In a large bowl, whisk together the instant chocolate pudding mix and milk until well combined. Let the mixture sit for five minutes to allow it to thicken properly.
- Make the first cookie layer: Spread a thin layer of crushed Oreo cookie crumbs evenly in the bottom of each clear plastic cup to form the base of the dessert.
- Add the first pudding layer: Divide half of the prepared pudding evenly among the cups, spreading a smooth layer on top of the crushed cookie base.
- Add the second cookie layer: Sprinkle a second layer of crushed Oreo cookies over the pudding layer in each cup.
- Mix remaining pudding with whipped topping: Stir the whipped topping into the remaining pudding mixture until fully combined to create a lighter, creamier layer.
- Add the final pudding layer: Divide the pudding and whipped topping mixture evenly across the cups and smooth the tops carefully.
- Add the final cookie crumbs: Sprinkle the remaining crushed Oreos over the top of each pudding cup for a dirt-like appearance.
- Chill: Place the assembled pudding cups in the refrigerator and chill for at least one hour to allow the layers to set and flavors to meld.
- Decorate the graveyard: Using black gel decorating icing, write ‘RIP’ on each Milano cookie to create grave markers. Press one decorated cookie into each pudding cup and top each with a gummy worm to simulate creepy crawlies in the graveyard.
Notes
- For best results, use a large whisk to ensure pudding mix is fully dissolved and thickened smoothly.
- You can prepare the crushed Oreos ahead of time and store them in an airtight container.
- Feel free to substitute whipped topping with homemade whipped cream for a fresher flavor.
- This dessert can be made several hours in advance and kept refrigerated until serving.
- Use clear plastic cups to best showcase the layered “graveyard” effect.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
