Frankenstein Pudding Cups Halloween (Printable Version)
Creamy green vanilla pudding cups with Oreo crumb topping, decorated for a festive spooky party treat.
# What You'll Need:
→ Base Pudding Mixture
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3 1/2 cups cold whole milk
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6.8 ounces vanilla instant pudding mix
→ Cream Cheese Mixture
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8 ounces cream cheese, softened
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1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
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1 cup powdered sugar
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Green food coloring, as needed
→ Topping
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24 Oreo sandwich cookies, crushed into medium crumbs
# Step-by-Step Guide:
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In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the cold whole milk and vanilla instant pudding mix until completely dissolved. Let stand for several minutes to begin setting.
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In a separate bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and unsalted butter on medium speed until smooth and creamy. Gradually incorporate the powdered sugar, mixing until fully combined and free of lumps.
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Fold the partially set vanilla pudding into the cream cheese mixture. Stir thoroughly to achieve a uniform, smooth consistency.
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Add green food coloring incrementally to the blended mixture, stirring after each addition, until the desired vivid shade is obtained.
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Divide the green pudding mixture evenly among clear plastic cups, smoothing the tops by gently tapping each cup on the counter.
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Using a food processor or by hand, crush the Oreo sandwich cookies into coarse crumbs; avoid forming a fine powder.
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Spoon a generous layer of crushed cookies over the surface of each pudding cup to simulate Frankenstein's hair.
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Draw friendly Frankenstein faces on the sides of the cups using a black permanent marker for a festive presentation.
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Refrigerate the assembled cups until firm and well chilled before serving to allow optimal flavor and texture development.
# Additional Notes:
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Ensure pudding and cream cheese mixtures are thoroughly chilled before serving to achieve the best texture.