Description
This festive Halloween Lush Dessert is a colorful, layered treat perfect for parties or family gatherings. Featuring a crunchy Oreo crust, a smooth purple cream cheese layer, an orange-tinted vanilla pudding middle, and a green whipped topping adorned with Halloween sprinkles, this no-bake dessert is both spooky and delicious.
Ingredients
Scale
Crust
- 36 Oreo cookies
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
Cream Cheese Layer
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup whipped topping (Cool Whip)
- Purple food coloring
Pudding Layer
- 1 package (3.4 oz) instant vanilla pudding mix
- 2 cups cold milk
- Orange food coloring
Whipped Topping Layer
- 2 cups whipped topping (Cool Whip)
- Green food coloring
Garnish
- Halloween-themed sprinkles
Instructions
- Prepare the Crust: Crush the Oreo cookies into fine crumbs using a food processor for an even texture.
- Form the Crust: Mix the Oreo crumbs with melted butter thoroughly, then press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9×13-inch baking dish to create the crust.
- Make the Cream Cheese Layer: Beat the softened cream cheese until smooth, then add powdered sugar and mix well to combine.
- Add Color and Fold: Fold in the whipped topping and a few drops of purple food coloring gently until evenly mixed.
- Spread the Cream Cheese Layer: Evenly spread this purple cream cheese mixture over the prepared Oreo crust.
- Prepare the Pudding Layer: Whisk the instant vanilla pudding mix with cold milk until thickened and smooth.
- Color the Pudding: Add a few drops of orange food coloring and mix well to distribute the color evenly.
- Spread the Pudding Layer: Carefully spread the orange pudding over the cream cheese layer in the baking dish.
- Make the Whipped Topping Layer: Combine the whipped topping with green food coloring and mix until the color is uniform.
- Spread the Whipped Topping: Spread the green whipped topping evenly over the pudding layer.
- Add the Garnish: Sprinkle Halloween-themed sprinkles generously on top of the green layer for festive decoration.
- Chill and Set: Refrigerate the dessert for at least 4 hours to allow all layers to set properly.
- Serve: Once set, cut the dessert into squares and serve chilled for best taste and texture.
Notes
- This is a no-bake dessert, making it easy and convenient for beginners.
- Use full-fat cream cheese for the best creamy texture.
- You can substitute whipped topping with homemade whipped cream if preferred.
- To speed up chilling, refrigerate overnight.
- Keep the dessert refrigerated until serving to maintain texture and freshness.
