Description

Frankenstein Pudding Cups are bright-green, no-bake Halloween treats made with instant vanilla pudding, crushed cookie “hair,” candy eyes, and an easy chocolate- or gel-drawn face. They’re quick to assemble, super kid-friendly, and perfect for parties, school events, or spooky snacks at home.

Ingredients

Scale

Pudding Base:

2 boxes (3.4 oz each) instant vanilla pudding mix
4 cups cold milk (or dairy-free milk alternative)
Green food coloring (gel or liquid)

Decorations:

1/2 cup crushed chocolate sandwich cookies (for “hair”)
Candy eyes (2 per cup)
Black gel icing or melted chocolate (for mouth and stitches)

For Serving:

Clear plastic cups (8–10 oz size)

Optional Fruit Add-ins:

Diced kiwi or green grapes (for a fruit twist)

Tools:

Mixing bowl and whisk (or electric mixer)
Measuring cups
Spoon for filling
Small piping bag or zip-top bag (for decorating)

Instructions

Mix the pudding: In a large bowl, whisk instant pudding mix with cold milk for about 2 minutes until thickened. Tint with green food coloring to a bright Frankenstein green.
Fill the cups: Spoon green pudding into clear plastic cups, filling each about three-quarters full.
Add “hair”: Sprinkle crushed chocolate sandwich cookies over the top to create messy hair.
Decorate faces: Press two candy eyes just below the cookie layer. Use black gel icing or melted chocolate to draw a goofy grin and small stitches on the sides.
Chill: Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to set before serving.

Notes

Why it’s a hit: No baking, minimal mess, and kids can decorate their own spooky cups.
Tips for a bold look: Gel food coloring gives a brighter green; choose short, wide cups so faces show clearly.
Healthy twist: Fold in diced kiwi or green grapes, or layer pudding and fruit for a parfait-style dessert.
Make-ahead: Pudding can be mixed a day ahead; assemble cups up to 4 hours before serving.
Variations: Pumpkin cups (orange pudding + green “stem” candy); Ghost cups (white pudding + black gel eyes); Monster mash (swirl multiple colors).
Common mistakes: Overfilling (leave room for hair and decor), skipping the chill (decor slides), too much coloring (start with a few drops).
Storage: Refrigerate, covered, up to 2 days; do not freeze (pudding can separate). Add candy eyes just before serving to prevent softening.

FAQs:
Homemade pudding? Yes—ensure it’s thick enough to hold decorations.
Dairy-free? Use dairy-free pudding and plant-based milk.
Sugar-free? Use sugar-free pudding and cookie crumbs.

Category: Dessert
Method: No-Bake, Assembled

Keywords: Frankenstein pudding cups, Halloween cup dessert, Halloween party kids food, No bake Halloween treats, Green pudding cups, Spooky pudding cups