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Dirt Cake Graveyard Parfait: Easy Halloween Layered Treat

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This no-bake dirt cake graveyard parfait is a fun and spooky Halloween dessert featuring layers of crushed chocolate cookies, creamy chocolate pudding, and playful candy decorations. Perfect for parties, classroom treats, or a festive family dessert, it’s easy to assemble and endlessly customizable.

Ingredients

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  • 24 chocolate sandwich cookies (Oreos work best, about 250g), finely crushed
  • 1 box (3.9 oz) instant chocolate pudding mix (regular or sugar-free)
  • 2 cups cold whole milk
  • 1 1/2 cups whipped topping (Cool Whip or similar), thawed
  • 4 oz cream cheese, softened (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons powdered sugar (if using cream cheese)
  • 6–8 Milano cookies, graham crackers, or oval vanilla cookies (for tombstones)
  • Black food gel or edible marker (to write on tombstones)
  • Gummy worms
  • Candy pumpkins, bones, skulls, or other Halloween candies
  • Green sprinkles or shredded coconut tinted with green food coloring (optional, for grass effect)

Instructions

  1. Place chocolate sandwich cookies in a zip-top bag and crush into fine crumbs using a rolling pin or use a food processor. Set aside.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together instant chocolate pudding mix and cold milk for 2 minutes until thickened. Let sit for 5 minutes to fully set.
  3. In a separate bowl, beat softened cream cheese with powdered sugar until smooth. Fold in whipped topping until creamy and no lumps remain. (If skipping cream cheese, use whipped topping as is.)
  4. Fold the whipped cream mixture into the chocolate pudding until fully combined and fluffy. Add a splash of milk if too thick.
  5. Spoon 1-2 tablespoons of cookie crumbs into the bottom of each glass. Add a layer of pudding mixture. Repeat layers, ending with a thick layer of cookie crumbs on top. (Makes 6-8 parfaits in 8oz cups.)
  6. Write ‘RIP’ or spooky faces on cookie tombstones using edible marker or food gel. Press a tombstone into each parfait. Add gummy worms, candy pumpkins, bones, skulls, and green sprinkles or coconut for decoration.
  7. Refrigerate parfaits for at least 1 hour (or up to 24 hours) before serving. Cover with plastic wrap if storing longer.

Notes

For gluten-free, use gluten-free sandwich cookies. For dairy-free, use almond milk and coconut whipped topping. Decorate just before serving for best appearance. Let kids help with decorating for extra fun. Parfaits can be made up to 24 hours ahead; add final decorations right before serving. If making a large batch, layer in a trifle bowl.

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