Description
This Halloween Lush Dessert is a festive, no-bake treat perfect for spooky celebrations. Featuring layers of crushed chocolate sandwich cookies, creamy whipped cream infused with vanilla and cream cheese, and vibrant orange chocolate pudding, this dessert is beautifully topped with whipped topping and Halloween-themed decorations. It’s easy to prepare, requires no baking, and offers a deliciously rich and creamy texture that kids and adults will love.
Ingredients
Scale
Crust
- 20 chocolate sandwich cookies, crushed
- 4 tablespoons butter, melted
Cream Cheese Layer
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
Pudding Layer
- 3.4 oz box instant chocolate pudding mix
- 1 1/2 cups cold milk
- Orange food coloring, to desired color
Topping and Garnish
- 8 oz whipped topping
- Halloween sprinkles, candy eyes, or crushed cookies for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the crust: In a medium bowl, combine the crushed chocolate sandwich cookies with melted butter until well mixed. Press this mixture evenly into the bottom of a 9×9-inch dish to form the base crust layer.
- Make the cream cheese layer: In a separate bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Add powdered sugar and vanilla extract and mix until fully incorporated. In another clean bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form, then gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture. Spread this creamy layer evenly over the prepared crust.
- Prepare the pudding layer: In a clean bowl, whisk together the instant chocolate pudding mix and cold milk for about 2 minutes until the mixture thickens. Add orange food coloring a few drops at a time until you achieve the desired vibrant orange color, then mix thoroughly. Spread the pudding layer evenly over the cream cheese layer.
- Add the topping and garnish: Spread the whipped topping evenly over the pudding layer. Decorate the dessert with Halloween sprinkles, candy eyes, or crushed cookies to add a festive touch.
- Chill and serve: Refrigerate the dessert for at least 2 hours to allow it to set and for the flavors to meld together. Cut into squares and serve chilled.
Notes
- You can use store-bought whipped topping instead of making whipped cream yourself to save time.
- For a Halloween twist, try substituting the chocolate pudding with vanilla or pistachio pudding.
- Make sure to chill the dessert well so it sets properly and slices cleanly.
- This dessert is best enjoyed within 2-3 days when kept refrigerated.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square (approx. 3x3 inches)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 260mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
