Okay, not only was this a huge hit at our Harvest Party last weekend, but it was SO EASY TO MAKE! I made brownies for this trifle, but you can totally use some from your bakery too. All you do is assemble and go. My favorite part? It’s even better if made in advance. I made this one 24 hours before serving and to me, that’s the key. Nothing better than an easy and festive make ahead dessert. Happy Halloween weekend!
This recipe makes one big trifle. Enough to serve 10 to 12 people.
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1 large (5 oz) box of instant chocolate pudding
3 cups of milk (I used 2%)
1 (8 oz) tub of Cool Whip, defrosted just a bit
1 package of Oreo cookies, pulsed up in your food processor (the whole cookie!)
at least 6 large brownies (I frosted mine but you don’t have to) either made at home or store bought, cut or crumbled
candy pumpkins to garnish
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together your pudding and milk for about 2 minutes (or until it thickens up). After it’s thick, whisk in your Cool Whip until combined. Do not over mix. Set aside.
In a large trifle dish, layer in half of your brownie crumbles (I just crumbled them up with my hands). Follow the brownie with half of your pudding mixture. Repeat with the remaining half of your brownie crumbles and the other half of your pudding. Next, spread your Oreo crumbs all over the top of the pudding (your food processor will zip them up in no time flat!) and then add rows of pumpkins. Cover and refrigerate at least four hours before serving. I like to keep it in the the fridge at least 24 hours. Ladle into dishes when you’re ready to serve.
The easiest and tastiest little Halloween treat!
Narci says
This trifle is delicious and so festive! Love!
Lizzie @ This Happy Life says
How fun is this!? You have me wanting to make all the things 🙂
Erin says
Ok this has nothing to do with today’s post but had to tell you…I made the banana butterscotch bars last night and they were out of this world!! Perfect way to use up some ripe bananas. Rich and delicious!!
Sara Gates says
I am absolutely making this over the weekend, now to decide whether to take it to my family or work! I might should just make 2 🙂
Debbie says
I think I need to make this for lunch in the teacher’s lounge on Monday. I’m sure my friends will love this Halloween treat!
Sara says
Did you add extra layers of whip cream to get the white?
Mix and Match Mama says
When you add the Cool Whip into the pudding, it makes it that light chocolate color.
Michelle says
making this for a Halloween party this weekend…thank you!!
Lindsey Stromberg says
This looks so yummy! I am currently making but my pudding won’t thicken, I’ve let it mix for nearly 20 minutes. Any suggestion? Thanks!!
Mix and Match Mama says
I bet you didn’t get instant!