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Halloween Spooky Trifle

This vibrant and playful layered dessert combines crushed cookies, creamy pudding, fresh fruit, and colorful gelatin to create a messy yet delightful spectacle. Finished with whipped cream, gummy worms, and eerie candies, it offers a fun and flexible treat perfect for Halloween celebrations. The final texture is a mix of crunchy, creamy, and wobbly layers, enticing both the eyes and the palate.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 8
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Halloween
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups chocolate cookies or biscuits crushed into crumbs
  • 2 cups vanilla pudding or custard prepared or store-bought
  • 1 cup fruit (oranges, berries, mandarins) chopped or segmented
  • 1 cup whipped cream soft peaks
  • 1 box gelatin or jelly cubes bright colors like green or red
  • 1 cup gummy worms or spooky sprinkles for decoration
  • 8 candy eyeballs candy eyeballs or gummy eyeballs for spooky accents

Equipment

  • Glass trifle dish
  • Electric mixer
  • Rubber spatula
  • Sharp Knife
  • Mixing bowls

Method
 

  1. Gather all your ingredients and tools. Crush the cookies into fine crumbs using a rolling pin or food processor, then set aside.
  2. Whip the cream in a mixing bowl using an electric mixer until soft peaks form, about 3-4 minutes. Set aside.
  3. Prepare the gelatin or jelly cubes according to package instructions, then let them cool until slightly firm but still wobbly.
  4. Begin layering your trifle by spreading a layer of crushed cookies at the bottom of the glass dish, creating a crunchy base.
  5. Spoon a layer of vanilla pudding over the cookies, smoothing it gently with a spatula for an even surface.
  6. Add a layer of chopped fruit, distributing it evenly for bursts of color and fresh flavor.
  7. Spread a layer of whipped cream over the fruit, creating a fluffy, white layer.
  8. Place the cooled gelatin cubes over the whipped cream, pressing them slightly into the layer to help them set.
  9. Repeat the layering process—cookies, pudding, fruit, whipped cream, and jelly—until the dish is full, finishing with a whipped cream layer on top.
  10. Gently spread the remaining whipped cream over the top and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to let flavors meld and layers set.
  11. Just before serving, decorate with gummy worms, spooky sprinkles, and candy eyeballs for a creepy, fun finish.
  12. Serve your colorful Halloween trifle with excitement and enjoy the messy, delightful mix of textures and flavors!