Description
Halloween Graveyard Dirt Cake Cups are a playful twist on the classic dirt cake, made in individual cups for easy serving. The layers of chocolate pudding, whipped cream, and crushed cookies create a rich and creamy dessert that mimics the look of dirt and a graveyard. The “tombstones” made from cookies and fun Halloween-themed toppings like gummy worms and pumpkins add the perfect spooky touch, making this a favorite Halloween treat for both kids and adults.
Ingredients
For the “Dirt” Layers:
1 package chocolate sandwich cookies (e.g., Oreos), crushed into crumbs
1 (3.4 oz / 96g) box chocolate pudding mix (instant)
2 cups cold milk (or dairy-free milk for vegan option)
1 (8 oz / 225g) tub whipped topping (Cool Whip) or coconut whipped topping
4 oz cream cheese, softened (optional — adds richness, can omit for dairy-free)
1/4 cup powdered sugar (optional, if using cream cheese)
Decorations / Toppings:
Milano cookies, Vienna fingers, or similar “tombstone” cookies
Black or dark chocolate icing/gel pen (to write RIP)
Gummy worms, gummy bugs, candy pumpkins, candy bones, etc.
Optional: crushed chocolate graham crackers or brownies for extra “soil”
Tools:
Clear plastic cups or mini mason jars
Piping bag or spoon for layering
Instructions
Make the pudding:
In a medium bowl, whisk pudding mix and milk for 2 minutes. Let thicken for 5 minutes.Make the filling:
If using cream cheese: beat cream cheese + powdered sugar until smooth.
Gently fold in the whipped topping.
Fold the pudding into the whipped mixture until fully combined.
Crush cookies:
Pulse cookies in a food processor or place in a bag and crush with a rolling pin until they look like dirt.Assemble cups:
Add 1–2 tbsp crushed cookies to bottom of each cup.
Spoon or pipe pudding mixture over the crumbs.
Add another layer of cookie crumbs.
Repeat layers until near the top, ending with “dirt” crumbs.
Make tombstones:
Use icing gel to write “RIP”, crosses, or names on cookies. Let set.Decorate:
Stick tombstone cookies into the cups. Add gummy worms crawling out, pumpkins, bones, etc.Chill:
Refrigerate at least 1 hour before serving so crumbs soften slightly and layers set.
Notes
These spooky yet delicious dirt cake cups are a fun treat for Halloween parties! Get creative by decorating with gummy worms, cookie tombstones, or candy pumpkins. They can be made a day ahead and chilled for an even creamier texture — perfect for kids and adults alike!
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 340
Keywords: Halloween dirt cake, spooky dirt cake cups, Halloween dessert cups, dirt cake for Halloween, graveyard dirt cake