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Halloween Spooky Trifle

This colorful Halloween trifle layers chunks of chocolate cake or cookies with creamy pudding, fluffy whipped cream, and playful spooky decorations like gummy worms and candy eyes. The chaotic, vibrant layers come together in a glass dish, creating a fun and visually striking dessert with a mix of textures—crumbly, creamy, and chewy—that’s perfect for parties. It’s easy to assemble and forgiving, making it a cheerful centerpiece for any Halloween celebration.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 2 hours
Servings: 8
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Halloween
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 package Chocolate cake or cookies crumbled into bite-sized pieces
  • 2 cups vanilla pudding or custard prepared and chilled
  • 2 cups heavy whipping cream for whipped cream
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar for whipping cream
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 package gummy worms for spooky decoration
  • 1 package candy eyes for fun visual effect
  • 1 cup fresh berries or orange slices optional for bright flavor bursts
  • food coloring or gel icing Food Coloring or Gel Icing for vibrant layers

Equipment

  • Large glass trifle dish or bowl
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk or electric mixer
  • Spatula
  • Spoon or ladle

Method
 

  1. Begin by gathering all your ingredients and equipment. Crumble the chocolate cake or cookies into bite-sized pieces and set aside.
  2. In a mixing bowl, whip the heavy cream with sugar and vanilla extract using a whisk or electric mixer until soft peaks form and it becomes light and fluffy.
  3. Using a spatula, gently fold the whipped cream into the chilled pudding until well combined and smooth.
  4. Start layering your trifle by adding a generous spoonful of cake crumbs at the bottom of the glass dish.
  5. Spread a layer of the creamy pudding mixture over the cake crumbs, creating a colorful contrast.
  6. Repeat the layers — cake crumbs, pudding, and whipped cream — until the dish is filled, ending with a layer of whipped cream on top.
  7. Use food coloring or gel icing to tint portions of the whipped cream or pudding for vibrant, spooky layers. Swirl in colors for a chaotic look.
  8. Decorate the top with gummy worms, placing them so they look like they’re crawling out of the trifle, and add candy eyes for a spooky effect. Scatter berries or orange slices if using.
  9. Cover the dish with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours to let the flavors meld and the layers set.
  10. Once chilled, remove from the fridge, add any final spooky decorations, and serve chilled to your eager guests.

Notes

For extra fun, use different colored layers or add more spooky decorations. Keep the layers chilled to maintain structure and appearance.