Ghosts in the Graveyard is the kind of Halloween dessert that always gets attention. It’s built with layers of chocolate pudding and crushed cookies, then topped with whipped topping ghosts and cookie tombstones. The decorations make it look festive, but the real win is how simple it is to put together.
This one works for Halloween parties, family dinners or just a fun, seasonal kitchen project with the kids. You can keep it basic or add your own touches with candy pumpkins or gummy worms. Either way, it’s a crowd-pleaser that’s easy to make ahead and serve straight from the fridge.
Ghosts in the Graveyard Halloween dessert
You can’t scream with your mouth full!
Like this? See a similar Halloween recipe: Ghostly pudding cups (1998)
Ghosts in the Graveyard Halloween dessert
Yield:
15
Prep Time:
15 minutes
Chill Time:
1 hour
Total Time:
1 hour
Ingredients
- 3-1/2 cups cold milk
- 2 packages (4 serving size) Jell-O Chocolate Flavor instant pudding & pie filling
- 1 tub (12 oz.) Cool Whip whipped topping, thawed
- 1 pkg. (16 oz.) chocolate sandwich cookies, crushed
Instructions
- Pour cold milk into large bowl; add pudding mixes. Beat with wire whisk for two 2 minutes.
- Stir in 3 cups of the whipped topping and 1/2 of the cookies. Spoon into 13 x 9-inch baking dish. Sprinkle with remaining cookies, Refrigerate 1 hour or until ready to serve. Store dessert in refrigerator.
- Decorate with cookies (tombstones [these appear to be Pepperidge Farm Milano cookies), candy and remaining whipped topping dropped by spoonfuls (ghosts).
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