Halloween Trifle

Halloween parties can be fun and spooky, but they also require you to serve some delicious treats. This Halloween Trifle is packed with Peeps and chocolate, but is so easy that anyone can make it. With all of the Halloween items in stores in August and September, grab the supplies you need early!

If you get to the store and find that they only have Ghost Peeps or only have Pumpkin Peeps, don’t worry! There are several other Halloween Peeps and you may be able to get some Monster Peeps or Spooky Cat Peeps instead. Those would work just as well! 

This recipe is vegetarian and – as long as you have a sweet tooth! – is unbelievably delicious.  Now, it’s time to get the Halloween party started!

Looking for more Halloween recipes? Try my Spiderweb Cupcakes, Mummy Brownies or Candy Corn Krispies Treats!

Halloween Trifle Recipe

Ingredients:
2 boxes chocolate instant pudding 3.4 oz
4 cups milk
Prepared boxed chocolate fudge cake (Pillsbury/Duncan Hines with oil, eggs, water as instructed by the directions on the box)
1 package Halloween ghost Peeps
1 package Halloween pumpkin Peeps
1 cup candy corn

Prepare your chocolate fudge cake according to the directions on the box. You can use Pillsbury, Duncan Hines or any other brand that you may find on sale or have handy.

Once you’ve prepared it, allow the cake to cool completely. Slice your cake into small cubes.

In a medium sized bowl, pour both boxes of instant pudding. Pour in the required milk (this should be 4 cups, but verify this on your specific box) and mix well. Refrigerate for five minutes to set.

Line the bottom sides of your trifle dish with your ghost Peeps, leaving a small space in between each one. You’ll want them to be standing up and facing out of the dish.

Fill the center of your ghosts layer with your chocolate cake cubes, filling the space in between all your ghosts as well as possible. Don’t be afraid to let the cake fall to smaller pieces.

Place a layer of about half of your chocolate pudding onto your cake/Ghost Peeps.

Now, line the sides of your trifle dish (on top of the pudding) with your Halloween pumpkin Peeps. You’ll want them to be standing up and facing out of the dish.

Fill the center with more cake cubes and top off with the rest of your chocolate pudding.

Use the rest of your pumpkin Peeps to make a circle on the top center of your trifle. Fill the center with candy corn and sprinkle the candy corn around the pumpkin.

Anchor Hocking Monaco Trifle BowlGhosts Marshmallow Peeps 9ct.Peeps Halloween Pumpkin Treats, 3 3/8 Oz(95 g)SweetGourmet Classic Candy Corn | Fall Candy | 1 PoundBetty Crocker Baking Mix, Super Moist Cake Mix, Triple Chocolate Fudge, 15.25 Oz BoxFarberware Nonstick Bakeware 9-Inch x 13-Inch Covered Rectangular Cake Pan, Gray

Yield: Approximately 16 servings

Halloween Trifle

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This Halloween Trifle dessert is very easy to make and makes for a fantastic Halloween food. Let it be one of the Halloween recipes that will be at the centerpiece of your next party!

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 35 minutes

Additional Time 20 minutes

Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes

Ingredients

• 2 chocolate instant pudding packs 3.4 oz
• 4 cups milk
• Prepared boxed chocolate fudge cake (often requires oil, eggs and/or water)
• 1 package Halloween ghost Peeps
• 1 package Halloween pumpkin Peeps
• 1 cup candy corn

Instructions

1. Prepare your chocolate fudge cake according to the directions on the box. You can use Pillsbury, Duncan Hines or any other brand that you may find on sale or have handy.
2. Once you've prepared it, allow the cake to cool completely. Slice your cake into small cubes.
3. In a medium sized bowl, pour both boxes of instant pudding. Pour in the required milk (this should be 4 cups total, but verify this on your specific box) and mix well. Refrigerate for five minutes to set.
4. Line the bottom sides of your trifle dish with your ghost Peeps, leaving a small space in between each one. You'll want them to be standing up and facing out of the dish.
5. Fill the center of your ghosts layer with your chocolate cake cubes, filling the space in between all your ghosts as well as possible. Don't be afraid to let the cake fall to smaller pieces.
6. Place a layer of about 1/2 of your chocolate pudding onto your cake/Ghost Peeps.
7. Now, line the sides of your trifle dish (on top of the pudding) with your Halloween pumpkin Peeps. You'll want them to be standing up and facing out of the dish.
8. Fill the center with more cake cubes and top off with the rest of your chocolate pudding.
9. Use the rest of your pumpkin Peeps to make a circle on the top center of your trifle. Fill the center with candy corn and sprinkle the candy corn around the pumpkin.

Notes

The 35 minutes of cook time and 20 minutes of additional time account for the time it takes to bake your cake, allow it to cool, and allow your pudding to set. Otherwise this is very quick to put together!

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Nutrition Information:

Yield:

16

Serving Size:

1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 143Total Fat: 4gSaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 19mgSodium: 91mgCarbohydrates: 24gFiber: 0gSugar: 12gProtein: 3g