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Graveyard Pudding Cups

Close-up of a Halloween Graveyard Pudding Cup topped with chocolate frosting, a tombstone cookie, and a mini pumpkin.
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Create spooky and delicious graveyard pudding cups for your Halloween party. This easy recipe is a fun, festive treat that guests of all ages will enjoy.

Ingredients

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  • 12 chocolate sandwich cookies (like Oreos), finely crushed
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 large egg yolk
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 12 chocolate pudding cups (individual servings)
  • 12 Milano cookies or similar flat cookies
  • 12 candy pumpkins or candy ghosts
  • 12 pretzel sticks

Instructions

  1. In a medium bowl, combine the crushed chocolate sandwich cookies and melted butter. Stir until the crumbs are moistened. Press about 1 tablespoon of the crumb mixture into the bottom of each of 12 small clear cups or jars.
  2. In a medium saucepan, whisk together the granulated sugar, flour, salt, egg yolk, and cornstarch. Gradually whisk in the milk until smooth.
  3. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the pudding thickens and bubbles. Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
  4. Pour the pudding into a bowl. Cover the surface directly with plastic wrap to prevent a skin from forming. Let cool completely.
  5. In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream and powdered sugar until stiff peaks form.
  6. Gently fold the whipped cream into the cooled pudding until just combined.
  7. Spoon the pudding mixture evenly over the cookie crumbs in each cup.
  8. Insert one Milano cookie into the pudding in each cup to resemble a tombstone.
  9. Stick a candy pumpkin or ghost into the pudding next to the tombstone.
  10. Insert a pretzel stick into the pudding to resemble a cross or fence post.
  11. Chill the graveyard pudding cups for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Notes

  • For a richer chocolate flavor, use chocolate pudding cups instead of vanilla.
  • You can substitute gummy worms for candy pumpkins or ghosts for an extra creepy touch.
  • For a gluten-free option, use gluten-free chocolate sandwich cookies and ensure your pudding mix is gluten-free.
  • This recipe is a great alternative to traditional meal planning or can be a fun dessert to make if you are considering meal planning services.

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