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Halloween Graveyard Pudding Cups

This dessert features individual cups filled with creamy vanilla pudding topped with crushed cookies resembling freshly dug earth. Decorated with mini tombstones and gummy worms, it creates a playful, spooky scene with contrasting textures of smooth pudding and crunchy toppings, finished to look like a mini graveyard.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 8
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Halloween
Calories: 220
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 package vanilla instant pudding mix about 3.4 oz/100g
  • 2 cups milk whole milk
  • 1 1/2 cups cookie crumbs chocolate cookies for the 'earth'
  • 8 mini tombstones small decorative tombstones made from cookie or candy
  • 1 cup gummy worms

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Serving cups or small jars
  • Food processor or plastic bag and rolling pin
  • Spoon or spatula
  • Decorating tools or small spatula

Method
 

  1. Pour the vanilla pudding mix into a large mixing bowl.
  2. Add the milk gradually while whisking constantly to combine until the mixture thickens and is smooth, about 2-3 minutes. This creates a creamy, pudding-like consistency.
  3. Let the pudding sit for a few minutes to set slightly, then give it a quick stir to smooth out any lumps.
  4. Crush the chocolate cookies into fine crumbs using a food processor or by placing them in a plastic bag and gently rolling over with a rolling pin. This will resemble fresh earth.
  5. Spoon the crushed cookie crumbs into individual serving cups or small jars, filling about halfway to create the 'dirt' layer.
  6. Spoon the prepared pudding over the cookie crumbs, filling the cups almost to the top. The pudding should be smooth and creamy.
  7. Decorate the top with mini tombstones by placing them into the pudding, and add gummy worms on top, partially buried in the pudding to create a spooky scene.
  8. Optional: Chill the cups in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and the pudding to firm up slightly.

Notes

Ensure the cookie crumbs are fine for a realistic earth look. Using small decorative tombstones adds a fun, spooky element. Adjust the number of gummy worms and tombstones based on your presentation preference.