Description
These Halloween Graveyard Pudding Cups are spooky and delicious dessert treats perfect for Halloween parties. Layers of rich chocolate mousse and crushed Oreo cookie crumbs create a dirt-like texture, topped with tombstone cookies decorated with “RIP” and optional gummy worms for a creepy graveyard effect. Creamy, chocolaty, and fun, they are easy to make and sure to impress kids and adults alike.
Ingredients
Scale
Chocolate Mousse
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 6 oz semi-sweet chocolate wafers or chocolate chips
Graveyard Decorations
- 24 Oreo cookies (crushed)
- 6 Milano double chocolate cookies
- Black frosting or edible marker
- Gummy worms (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare Tombstone Cookies: Use black frosting or an edible marker to write “RIP” on 6 Milano double chocolate cookies to create tombstones. Set them aside carefully to let the frosting set.
- Whip Cream: In a mixing bowl, whip 2 cups of heavy whipping cream until stiff peaks form. This will provide a light and airy base for the mousse.
- Melt Chocolate: Place 6 oz of semi-sweet chocolate wafers or chips in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave at 50% power for 30 seconds intervals, stirring between each until the chocolate is mostly melted and smooth. Allow it to cool for about 10 minutes to prevent curdling when mixed.
- Make Mousse: Gradually fold the melted chocolate into the whipped cream gently until fully combined, creating a fluffy chocolate mousse.
- Layer Cups: Crush 3-4 tablespoons of Oreo cookies and sprinkle the crumbs evenly at the bottom of six 9 oz clear cups.
- Add Mousse Layer: Spoon a layer of the chocolate mousse over the Oreo crumbs in each cup.
- Repeat Layers: Repeat the Oreo crumb and mousse layers once more, finishing with a top layer of crushed Oreo crumbs to resemble soil.
- Chill: Refrigerate the completed cups for 2 hours to set the mousse and allow flavors to meld.
- Decorate: After chilling, insert one decorated Milano cookie tombstone into the center of each cup.
- Optional Decoration: Add gummy worms around the tombstone for an extra spooky effect.
- Serve: Serve the graveyard pudding cups chilled, optionally topped with extra whipped cream and chocolate shavings for garnish.
Notes
- Use dark chocolate wafers or chips for a richer chocolate flavor.
- If you don’t have Milano cookies, use any chocolate sandwich cookie for tombstones and decorate with black frosting or edible marker.
- Gummy worms add a fun and spooky touch but are optional.
- For easier whipped cream, chill your mixing bowl and beaters before whipping.
- Make sure the melted chocolate has cooled before folding into whipped cream to keep the mousse light and airy.
- Can be assembled a day ahead and stored covered in the refrigerator.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approx. 150g)
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 24 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg
