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Graveyard Pudding Cups

This dessert features layers of rich chocolate pudding, crushed cookies resembling dirt, and creepy candy bones arranged in individual jars to create a spooky Halloween scene. The final dish has a creamy, crunchy, and chewy texture with a playful, haunted appearance.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Halloween/Party
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

  • 1 package instant chocolate pudding mix for creamy pudding
  • 2 cups cold milk to prepare the pudding
  • 1 cup crushed chocolate cookies for dirt layer
  • Creepy candy bones quantity candy bones for decoration
  • Optional additional candy decorations ghosts, gravestones, etc.

Equipment

  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Mixing bowls

Method
 

  1. Whisk the instant chocolate pudding mix with cold milk in a bowl until smooth and slightly thickened, about 2 minutes. Place in the refrigerator to firm up for about 5 minutes.
  2. Spoon or pipe the firm pudding into each jar, filling about halfway to create the base layer.
  3. Sprinkle a generous layer of crushed cookies over the pudding to resemble dirt or soil, covering the pudding evenly.
  4. Repeat the layering process by adding another layer of pudding, then a final layer of crushed cookies to build up the scene and give height.
  5. Decorate the top with creepy candy bones, positioning them to mimic grave markers or spooky skeletons among the dirt.
  6. Arrange additional candies, ghosts, gravestones, or decorative elements on the surface for extra spooky detail.
  7. Refrigerate the cups for at least 15 minutes before serving to let the flavors meld and the scene set properly.
  8. Serve these playful graveyard-themed pudding cups chilled, allowing everyone to enjoy the spooky scene and delicious flavors.