Introduction

Halloween Lush is a festive and colorful dessert that’s perfect for spooky gatherings. Layers of cookie crust, creamy pudding, and vibrant whipped topping come together to create a deliciously fun treat everyone will love.

A square dessert slice with four distinct layers sits on a white plate over a white marbled surface. The bottom layer is dark brown and crumbly, resembling a chocolate cookie crust. Above it is a thick, smooth bright purple layer with a creamy texture. The third layer is a thinner, smooth bright orange layer, while the top layer is pale green and fluffy, topped with colorful sprinkles and small candy decorations in purple, orange, black, and green. At the edge, some of the layers show slight softness, giving a creamy and inviting look. Photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

36 chocolate sandwich cookies
6 tablespoons butter (melted)
6 ounces orange gelatin
⅓ cup boiling water
6.8 ounces vanilla instant pudding
2 ½ cups cold milk
8 ounces cream cheese (softened)
1 cup powdered sugar
16 ounces whipped topping
Green and purple food coloring
Halloween sprinkles

Instructions

Step 1: Place the chocolate sandwich cookies in a food processor and crush them into fine crumbs.
Step 2: Transfer the cookie crumbs to a large bowl and stir in the melted butter until well blended.
Step 3: Press the cookie mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9×13 glass baking dish to form the crust.
Step 4: Prepare the orange gelatin by placing it in a small bowl and adding the boiling water. Whisk until mostly dissolved and combined.
Step 5: In a medium bowl, whisk together the vanilla instant pudding mix and cold milk until smooth and slightly thickened.
Step 6: Stir the orange gelatin mixture into the vanilla pudding until fully combined.
Step 7: In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to beat the softened cream cheese and powdered sugar together until smooth and creamy.
Step 8: Fold in 2 cups of the whipped topping, then add a few drops of purple food coloring and mix until you reach your desired purple shade.
Step 9: Spread the purple cream cheese mixture evenly over the cookie crust in the baking dish.
Step 10: Carefully spread the orange gelatin and pudding layer over the purple cream cheese layer.
Step 11: Mix the remaining whipped topping with a few drops of green food coloring until you get your desired green color.
Step 12: Spread the green whipped topping over the orange gelatin layer.
Step 13: Sprinkle Halloween sprinkles on top for a festive touch.
Step 14: Refrigerate the assembled dessert for at least 4 hours to allow it to set fully.
Step 15: Serve chilled and enjoy your Halloween Lush!

Tips & Variations

Use gluten-free cookies to make this dessert suitable for gluten-sensitive guests.
Swap the green and purple food coloring for other festive colors according to your party theme.
Try adding chopped candy corn or mini chocolate chips in between layers for extra texture.
For a lighter version, use reduced-fat cream cheese and whipped topping.

Storage

Store Halloween Lush covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. For best texture, keep it chilled until ready to serve. If needed, let it sit at room temperature for 10-15 minutes before serving to soften slightly.

How to Serve

The image shows a square piece of dessert with four clear layers on a white plate; the bottom layer is dark brown and crumbly like chocolate cookie crust, the next layer is smooth and bright purple, the third layer is a thick, smooth orange, and the top layer is pale green with colorful sprinkles in purple, orange, yellow, and black scattered on it. A woman's hand holding a silver fork is taking a bite, and the fork has all four layers on it. The background is a white marbled texture with soft light. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I make Halloween Lush ahead of time?

Yes, this dessert is perfect for making a day ahead. Just refrigerate it for at least 4 hours or overnight to allow the layers to set.

Can I use fresh whipped cream instead of whipped topping?

Yes, you can whip fresh cream yourself for a fresher taste, but whipped topping helps keep the layers stable and easier to spread.

Halloween Lush Recipe

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Halloween Lush is a vibrant, no-bake layered dessert featuring a crunchy chocolate cookie crust, creamy purple-tinted cheesecake layer, a bright orange gelatin pudding filling, and a festive green whipped topping. Perfect for Halloween gatherings, this dessert combines delightful textures and colors to bring spooky fun to your table.

Author: Ruby
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Total Time: 4 hours 20 minutes
Yield: 12 servings 1x
Category: Dessert
Method: No-Cook
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Scale

Crust

36 chocolate sandwich cookies
6 tablespoons butter, melted

Orange Gelatin Layer

6 ounces orange gelatin
⅓ cup boiling water

Vanilla Pudding Layer

6.8 ounces vanilla instant pudding mix
2 ½ cups cold milk

Cream Cheese Layer

8 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 cup powdered sugar
16 ounces whipped topping, divided
Green and purple food coloring

Garnish

Halloween sprinkles

Instructions

Crush Cookies: Using a food processor, crush all the chocolate sandwich cookies into fine crumbs to form the base crust.
Mix Crust: Transfer cookie crumbs into a large bowl and stir in the melted butter until all crumbs are evenly coated and blend together.
Press Crust: Press the cookie crumb mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9×13-inch glass baking dish to form an even crust layer.
Prepare Gelatin: In a small bowl, add the orange gelatin powder and pour in boiling water. Whisk until the gelatin is fully dissolved.
Make Pudding: In a medium bowl, whisk together the vanilla instant pudding mix and cold milk until thickened and smooth.
Combine Gelatin and Pudding: Pour the dissolved orange gelatin into the pudding and whisk until fully combined to create a vibrant orange pudding layer.
Mix Cream Cheese Layer: In a large bowl, beat softened cream cheese and powdered sugar together using an electric mixer until smooth and creamy.
Add Whipped Topping to Cream Cheese: Fold in 2 cups of whipped topping gently until well incorporated into the cream cheese mixture.
Add Purple Coloring: Stir in a few drops of purple food coloring until the cream cheese layer achieves your desired shade of purple.
Spread Cream Cheese Layer: Evenly spread the purple cream cheese mixture over the prepared cookie crust base.
Layer Orange Pudding: Carefully spread the orange gelatin-pudding mixture evenly over the cream cheese layer.
Prepare Green Whipped Topping: Mix the remaining 14 ounces of whipped topping with a few drops of green food coloring until the desired green color is reached.
Top with Green Whipped Topping: Spread the green-tinted whipped topping evenly over the orange gelatin layer for a festive finish.
Decorate: Sprinkle Halloween-themed sprinkles over the top layer for a fun and festive look.
Chill: Refrigerate the entire dessert for at least 4 hours to allow it to set properly and flavors to meld.
Serve: Once chilled and set, cut into squares and serve to enjoy this colorful Halloween treat.