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Halloween Spooky Trifle

This Halloween trifle layers crumbled chocolate cake or cookies, pumpkin puree, whipped cream, and fun creepy decorations in a clear glass dish. The result is a playful, multi-textured dessert with a dark, festive appearance, perfect for parties. Its combination of crunchy, creamy, and fruity elements creates a delightful and visually striking treat.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 8
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Halloween
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 package chocolate cake or cookies crumbled
  • 1 cup pumpkin or sweet potato puree pumpkin or sweet potato puree seasonal flavor and color
  • 2 cups heavy whipping cream whipped cream or mascarpone for a richer texture
  • 20 candy eyeballs or gummy worms candy eyeballs or gummy worms for spooky surprises
  • ½ cup caramel or toffee sauce caramel or toffee sauce drizzled on layers for shimmer
  • 1 cup blackberries or cherries blackberries or cherries adds dark color and freshness

Equipment

  • Large glass trifle dish
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Spatula
  • Knife

Method
 

  1. Gather all ingredients and equipment—this helps everything flow smoothly.
  2. Crumbly the chocolate cake or cookies into small pieces using your hands or a spatula, creating a crunchy base layer.
  3. Pour the pumpkin or sweet potato puree into a mixing bowl and set aside.
  4. Whisk the heavy cream in a bowl until soft peaks form, creating a light, airy layer.
  5. Layer half of the crumbled cake into the bottom of your glass trifle dish, spreading evenly with a spatula.
  6. Drizzle a generous spoonful of caramel or toffee sauce over the cake layer for a haunting shimmer.
  7. Spoon half of the pumpkin puree over the caramel, spreading gently to cover the layer below.
  8. Add half of the whipped cream on top, spreading softly to create a fluffy ghostly layer.
  9. Repeat the layers: crumbled cake, caramel sauce, pumpkin puree, and whipped cream, building a tall, colorful stack.
  10. Decorate the top with candy eyeballs or gummy worms, pressing them into the whipped cream for a spooky effect.
  11. Arrange blackberries or cherries on the top layer to add a dark, juicy pop of color and freshness.
  12. Cover and chill the trifle in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours to allow flavors to meld and layers to set.
  13. Once chilled, serve your spooky Halloween trifle with a spooky spoon and enjoy the fun, layered textures!

Notes

For extra creepiness, use black food coloring in the whipped cream or add edible glitter. Be sure to add candies and decorations just before serving to keep their shape and texture.