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Graveyard Pudding Cups

These Graveyard Pudding Cups feature layers of creamy chocolate and vanilla pudding, topped with crumbled cookies resembling tombstones and gummy worms for a spooky effect. The assembly process involves creating a dirt-like base with cookie crumbs, inserting decorative elements, and layering the pudding to achieve a playful, textured presentation. The final result is a fun, interactive dessert with contrasting smooth, crunchy, and chewy textures that resembles a mini graveyard scene.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 8
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 packs chocolate pudding mix follow package instructions for total servings
  • 2 cups cold milk
  • 1 cup vanilla pudding mix follow package instructions for total servings
  • 1 cup crushed chocolate cookies for the dirt base and tombstone crumbles
  • 8 gummies gummy worms for slithering out of the dirt
  • 8 small cookie tombstones break cookies into flat rectangular or tombstone shapes
  • to taste frosting or melted chocolate to attach cookies if needed

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Serving cups or jars
  • Spoon or spatula
  • Refrigerator

Method
 

  1. Mix the chocolate pudding mix with cold milk in a bowl until the mixture thickens and is smooth, about 3-5 minutes. Set aside in the refrigerator to chill and firm up.
  2. In a separate bowl, prepare the vanilla pudding following the package instructions, then chill it until ready to assemble.
  3. Layer a generous spoonful of crushed cookies into the bottom of each serving cup to create the 'dirt' base, pressing lightly to form a layer.
  4. Spoon the vanilla pudding over the cookie crumbs, filling each cup about halfway and smoothing the top with a spatula or spoon.
  5. Add another layer of crushed cookies on top of the vanilla pudding to mimic dirt on the second level and press gently.
  6. Spoon the chocolate pudding over the second layer of crumbs, creating a dark, rich top layer that resembles moist soil or dirt.
  7. Decorate each cup by inserting cookie tombstones into the pudding, pressing gently so they stay upright, and embed gummy worms so they appear to be slithering out of the earth.
  8. Use a tiny dab of frosting or melted chocolate to secure the cookies if needed, and place additional gummy worms for extra spookiness.
  9. Refrigerate the cups for at least 1 hour to let the pudding set completely and flavors meld.
  10. Once chilled, serve the Graveyard Pudding Cups directly from the refrigerator, delighting viewers with their spooky, layered look and playful decorations.