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Halloween Trifle

This playful Halloween trifle layers vibrant fruit, creamy whipped cream, crumbled cookies, and spooky gelatin or pudding layers in a clear dish, creating a colorful and textured dessert. The assembly involves gentle layering, chilling to set, and finishing with edible glitter or caramel for a festive touch. The final look is a jiggly, gooey, and visually striking treat perfect for October celebrations.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 8
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Halloween
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup heavy cream chilled
  • 2 cups Halloween-colored fruit mixed oranges, berries, purple grapes
  • 1 cup crumbled cookies or sponge cake ginger snaps for spice
  • 1/2 cup pumpkin or sweet potato puree or mashed banana
  • to taste edible glitter or black sprinkles for shimmer
  • 2 tablespoons caramel or chocolate syrup for drizzling
  • 1 packet gelatin or pudding layers can substitute with agar-agar for vegan

Equipment

  • Large mixing bowls
  • Sharp knife
  • Whisk or electric mixer
  • Glass trifle dish or large clear bowl
  • Spatula or large spoon

Method
 

  1. Begin by whipping the chilled heavy cream in a large bowl using a whisk or electric mixer until soft peaks form, creating a fluffy, creamy layer.
  2. Chop the Halloween-colored fruit into bite-sized pieces, ensuring vibrant colors are visible for a festive look.
  3. Crumble the cookies or sponge cake into small, crunchy pieces, ready to add texture to the layers.
  4. In a large mixing bowl, gently fold together the whipped cream, fruit, crumbled cookies, and pumpkin or sweet potato puree, creating a colorful, marbled mixture.
  5. Pour a layer of the mixture into the bottom of your glass trifle dish, spreading it evenly with a spatula.
  6. Prepare the gelatin or pudding layer according to package instructions, then pour it over the first layer, ensuring it spreads evenly and begins to set.
  7. Add another layer of the fruit and cookie mixture on top of the set gelatin, pressing lightly to create distinct layers.
  8. Repeat pouring the gelatin layer and then adding the remaining fruit mixture, creating multiple colorful layers.
  9. Finish by smoothing the top layer and drizzling with caramel or chocolate syrup for extra richness and visual appeal.
  10. Sprinkle a light dusting of edible glitter or black sprinkles over the top for a spooky shimmer.
  11. Chill the assembled trifle in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours, allowing the layers to set and flavors to meld.
  12. Once chilled, serve your spooky Halloween trifle in clear bowls, reveling in its vibrant colors and fun, jiggly texture.

Notes

For an extra spooky effect, add gummy worms or candy eyeballs on top before serving.