These Halloween brownie pudding cups layer rich homemade chocolate brownies with creamy vanilla pudding and adorable marshmallow ghosts. I make the brownies with blended dates for a naturally sweet touch. Each glass is topped with a spooky little ghost, making these individual desserts perfect for Halloween parties and easy to prepare ahead!
Quick Look: Halloween Brownie Pudding Cups with Marshmallow Ghosts Recipe
What It Is: Chocolate brownie pieces layered with vanilla pudding and topped with marshmallow ghosts. Makes 4 servings.
Why Make This Version: Homemade date-sweetened brownies, smooth vanilla pudding, and easy marshmallow decorations make a fun Halloween party dessert.
Total Time & Prep: 33 minutes (10 minutes prep, 23 minutes baking), plus cooling and chilling time.
Done When: The brownies are baked, cooled, and layered with the pudding. Chill the cups before serving.
Make Ahead: Bake the brownies and prepare the pudding ahead. Assemble and refrigerate the cups, then add the marshmallow ghosts close to serving.
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Each glass has layers of chocolate brownie and vanilla pudding, so you get a little of both in every spoonful. I like leaving some brownie pieces visible near the top rather than covering every layer. It gives the cups a homemade look and makes the chocolate layers easy to see.
The marshmallow ghosts are simple to make with two marshmallows and a little melted chocolate. You don't need special decorating tools, either. A small spoon or toothpick works well for adding the eyes and mouth.
💗 Why This Recipe Works
- Easy to serve: Individual glasses make portioning simple at parties.
- Make-ahead friendly: Bake the brownies and prepare the pudding before assembling the cups.
- Simple decorations: Marshmallows and melted chocolate create the ghost faces.
- Chocolate and vanilla layers: The rich brownie pieces work well with the smooth pudding.
- A fun activity: Children can help decorate the marshmallow ghosts with adult supervision.
♻️ Substitutes & Variations
- No walnuts? Leave them out or replace them with chopped pecans.
- No blood orange? Use regular orange juice instead.
- Different pudding? Use another vanilla pudding mix, but check that its preparation method and milk quantity match the recipe.
- Extra spooky decorations: Add chocolate sprinkles or small Halloween-themed decorations around the marshmallows.
- Smaller portions: Use mini dessert glasses for a party where guests will be trying several treats.
Claudia's top Tips
- Drain the dates well after soaking to avoid excess moisture in the brownies.
- Let the melted chocolate cool slightly before adding the eggs.
- Don't overmix the brownie batter once you add the flour.
- Cool the brownies and pudding completely before assembling the cups.
- Add the marshmallow ghosts shortly before serving.
🥗 Serving Suggestions
Serve the pudding cups chilled, straight from the refrigerator. They work well on a Halloween dessert table alongside cookies, cupcakes and other small treats.
For a party, arrange the glasses on a tray just before serving. Keep them chilled until then, especially if your room is warm.
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📖 Recipe
Halloween Brownie Pudding Cups with Marshmallow Ghosts
Ingredients
For the brownies:
For the pudding:
- 1 packet Dr. Oetker Vanilla Pudding
- 2 cups + 1 tablespoon milk
- 3 tablespoon sugar
- ½ blood orange juiced
To decorate:
- 8 Marshmallows large
- 50 g Dark chocolate Melted
Instructions
- Melt the chocolate and butter. Place them in a heatproof bowl over a saucepan of gently simmering water. Stir until smooth, then set aside to cool slightly.8.8 oz dark chocolate, 14 tbsp butter
- Blend the dates. Drain the soaked dates and blend them into a smooth paste. Add the paste to the melted chocolate and butter.
- Add the eggs and salt. Mix until combined. Add the eggs one at a time if that makes mixing easier.
- Add the dry ingredients. Gently stir in the flour and chopped walnuts. Stop mixing as soon as everything is combined.
- Bake the brownies. Pour the mixture into a parchment-lined baking pan. Bake at 340°F (170°C) for 23-25 minutes. Let the brownies cool completely before cutting them into small pieces.
- Prepare the pudding. Make the vanilla pudding according to the packet instructions. Stir in the blood orange juice, then cover and leave it to cool.
- Layer the cups. Spoon some pudding into each serving glass. Add brownie pieces, followed by another layer of pudding. Leave a few brownie pieces visible near the top.
- Make the marshmallow ghosts. Place two marshmallows on top of each dessert. Use melted dark chocolate to draw their eyes and mouths. Chill the cups before serving.
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Notes
- The brownie baking time is 23-25 minutes. The full recipe takes longer because the brownies and pudding need to cool.
- Prepare the vanilla pudding according to the instructions on your Dr. Oetker packet.
- Keep assembled cups refrigerated until serving.
- Add the marshmallow decorations close to serving time.
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