Description
This vibrant Halloween Lush Dessert is a festive layered treat featuring a crunchy Oreo crust, a creamy purple-tinted cream cheese layer, an orange-colored vanilla pudding middle, and a green whipped topping crowned with spooky sprinkles. Perfect for Halloween parties, this no-bake dessert combines colorful flavors and textures into a crowd-pleasing 12-serving delight that needs just 4 hours to chill and set.
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 (a few drops)
Pudding Layer
- 1 package (3.4 oz) instant vanilla pudding mix
- 2 cups cold milk
- Orange food coloring (a few drops)
Whipped Topping Layer
- 2 cups whipped topping (Cool Whip)
- Green food coloring (as needed)
Garnish
- Halloween-themed sprinkles
Instructions
- Prepare the Crust: Crush the Oreo cookies into fine crumbs using a food processor for a uniform texture.
- Form the Crust: Mix the crushed Oreo crumbs with melted butter until evenly coated, then press firmly into the bottom of a 9×13-inch baking dish to create a compact base.
- Make the Cream Cheese Layer: Beat the softened cream cheese until smooth; add powdered sugar and mix well for sweetness.
- Incorporate Whipped Topping and Color: Gently fold in 1 cup whipped topping and a few drops of purple food coloring, blending until the color is evenly distributed.
- Spread the Cream Cheese Layer: Spread this mixture evenly over the prepared Oreo crust, creating the first creamy layer.
- Prepare the Pudding Layer: Whisk the instant vanilla pudding mix with cold milk until thickened and smooth.
- Add Orange Color: Mix in a few drops of orange food coloring until the pudding is uniformly tinted.
- Spread the Pudding Layer: Carefully spread the colored pudding over the cream cheese layer for a vibrant contrast.
- Make the Whipped Topping Layer: Combine 2 cups whipped topping with green food coloring, stirring until the color is well blended.
- Spread the Whipped Topping Layer: Smooth this green whipped topping over the pudding layer for a festive finish.
- Add the Garnish: Sprinkle Halloween-themed sprinkles across the top to add whimsical decoration and texture.
- Chill the Dessert: Refrigerate the assembled dessert for at least 4 hours or until fully set to allow the layers to firm up and flavors to meld.
- Serve: Cut into squares and serve chilled to enjoy the refreshing and colorful Halloween treat.
Notes
- Ensure cream cheese is fully softened for easy mixing and a smooth texture.
- Adjust food coloring drops based on desired vibrancy.
- Refrigerate for a minimum of 4 hours to achieve best layer consistency.
- Use a sharp knife dipped in warm water to cut clean squares.
- This dessert is best consumed within 2-3 days for optimal freshness.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American