Beetlejuice Mini Trifles
A spooktacular dessert perfect for any occasion, especially Halloween, featuring layers of rich chocolate pudding, fluffy whipped topping, and crunchy crushed cookies in a fun, ghostly theme.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Layering
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- Chocolate Pudding Mix
- 2 cups Milk
- Whipped Topping
- Crushed Cookies (Oreo or Chocolate Wafers)
- Green Food Coloring
- Black Food Coloring
- Cupcake Cups or Small Dessert Cups
Instructions
- Start by making the pudding: In a medium bowl, whisk together the chocolate pudding mix and milk as per package instructions and chill.
- Color the pudding: Once set, add green food coloring to achieve desired hue.
- Whip the topping: If making your own, beat heavy cream with sugar until soft peaks form.
- Crush the cookies: Use a plastic bag and rolling pin to create a mix of fine crumbs and larger pieces.
- Building your trifles: Layer chocolate pudding, crushed cookies, and whipped topping in dessert cups until full.
- Garnish: Add additional crushed cookies or creepy candy decorations if desired.
- Chill and serve: Refrigerate for about an hour to set and serve cold.
Notes
These trifles can be prepared a day in advance. Garnish right before serving to maintain freshness. For dairy-free options, substitute with coconut cream and non-dairy milk.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Halloween dessert, trifle, chocolate pudding, layered dessert, spooky treats, Beetlejuice