Description
These Graveyard Dirt Cake Cups are the perfect spooky Halloween dessert! Layers of creamy chocolate pudding and crunchy cookie “dirt” create a deliciously fun treat, complete with edible tombstones and bones for decoration. This no-bake recipe is easy to prepare in just 15 minutes, making it ideal for parties or a festive family treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 (3.9 oz) packages of instant chocolate pudding mix
- 3½ cups milk
- ½ cup butter, softened
- 8 oz. cream cheese, softened
- 8 oz. container of frozen whipped topping, thawed
- 1 lb. 3 oz. family-sized box of chocolate cream-filled cookies
- Edible tombstones and bones (for decoration)
Instructions
- Make the Pudding: In a large bowl, whisk together the instant chocolate pudding mix and milk for about 5 minutes until the mixture begins to thicken. Gently fold in the thawed whipped topping.
- Prepare the Creamy Layer: In a separate bowl, cream together the softened butter and cream cheese until smooth. Add the prepared pudding mixture and blend until well combined.
- Crush the Cookies: Using a food processor or blender, finely chop the chocolate cream-filled cookies until they resemble dirt.
- Assemble the Dirt Cups: In serving cups, layer crushed cookies and the pudding mixture, alternating between the two. Finish with a final layer of cookie crumbs on top.
- Chill and Decorate: Store the cups in the refrigerator until ready to serve. Just before serving, decorate with edible tombstones and bones for a spooky effect.
Notes
- Make Ahead: You can prepare these dirt cake cups up to 24 hours in advance. Add the edible decorations just before serving.
- Ingredient Substitution: If you prefer homemade whipped cream, feel free to swap it in for the whipped topping.
- Storage: Store any leftovers in the refrigerator for up to three days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: no bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately)
- Calories: 400kcal
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 45mg