RIP Halloween Dessert Shooters
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These RIP Halloween dessert shooters are perfect for your Halloween party. Oreo pudding soil, chocolate gravestones and a royal icing ”RIP” inscription make them spooky, sweet and fun to serve.
Are you throwing a Halloween party this year? If so, these easy Halloween dessert shooters should definitely be on your to-do list!
If you’re looking for more Halloween dessert ideas, check out my Jack Skellington cupcakes or these royal icing spider web cupcakes.
I know some people go all out for this holiday with creepy-looking dishes and over-the-top decorations. Are you one of them? If so, let me know what crazy Halloween party decorations you make. I’d love to hear about them!
Now, about these easy RIP Halloween dessert shooters. This is an old post that I’ve recently updated. Originally, I used rectangular cookies dipped in melted chocolate. Some stores sell cookies that are already half-covered in chocolate, and those work great too.
This time, I decided to use ladyfingers for the gravestones. They pair perfectly with the pudding and Oreo mix, so it was an easy choice.
These have been on my blog for years, and I still love making them for Halloween parties. They’re simple, budget-friendly and fun to decorate with kids.
How to make RIP Halloween dessert shooters
Start by making the crumbs (a.k.a. the black soil) out of Oreo cookies. I use a food processor because it takes only seconds and gives you nice, fine crumbs. If you don’t have one, place the cookies in a zip-lock bag and crush them with a rolling pin.
Before turning all the cookies into crumbs, save the white filling for later. You’ll add it to the pudding mixture.
Next, prepare the pudding. You can use homemade pudding or make it from a packet mix. When it’s ready, mix in the Oreo filling until smooth.
Pour the pudding into mini dessert glasses or shot glasses, filling each about halfway. This leaves enough space for the Oreo “soil” and the ladyfinger gravestones. Place them in the fridge to chill.
Meanwhile, melt the chocolate with butter. Cut each ladyfinger in half and spread the melted chocolate over the top with a spatula.
For the “RIP” inscription, I used royal icing. It’s easy to make at home, but if you prefer to save time, you can buy white chocolate or ready-made royal icing. Just make sure the chocolate has set before writing on the cookies.
To assemble these no-bake Halloween dessert shooters, spoon Oreo crumbs over the pudding and insert a ladyfinger into each cup to create a little gravestone.
Keep these mini graveyard dessert shooters in the fridge until serving time.
Happy Halloween!
Julia’s tips
- Use clear shot glasses so the layers show nicely.
- Chill the pudding layer before adding the crumbs for cleaner layers.
- Pipe the ”RIP” message on parchment paper first if you’re new to royal icing.
- Make them the night before to save time on party day.
P.S. My favorite Halloween party food ideas include eyeball deviled eggs and hot dog mummies. Both are easy to make and always a hit with guests. You can also put together a simple Halloween charcuterie board with a mix of cheeses, meats and fruits.
RIP Halloween Dessert Shooters Recipe
Ingredients
For the soil:
- 12 Oreo cookies
- 1 packet pudding powder of your choice (1.4 ounces/43 grams)
For the Gravestones:
- 2 ounces semisweet chocolate or dark chocolate (60 grams)
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 12 ladyfingers
- 1 tablespoon egg white
- 5 tablespoons powdered sugar , sifted
Instructions
- Scrape the white filling from each Oreo cookie and place it in a bowl. Set it aside. Now put all the Oreo's in a food processor and process for a few seconds to achieve a crumb-like texture.
- Prepare the pudding using the packet instructions. While still hot, stir in the Oreo filling. Mix well. Let it cool down a bit before pouring it into small glasses. Fill only ½ of each glass – you will need space for the Oreo crumbs and gravestone, which will push the pudding up. Place the glasses in the fridge.
- Meanwhile: Melt the chocolate and butter over a pot of simmering water. Cut each ladyfinger in half. Using a spatula, spread the melted chocolate over each ladyfinger. Place them onto a sheet of baking paper. Let the chocolate set.
- For homemade royal icing/frosting mix egg white with sifted powdered sugar until smooth. To do this, use a fork (for best results, beat the egg white with the fork first. This will take only a few seconds. Your egg whites will look foamy). Transfer the icing into a ziplock bag and cut a tiny hole in one of the corners. When the chocolate is set, write RIP on each ladyfinger.
- Once the pudding has set a bit, top it with Oreo crumbs and stick the ladyfinger inside. Store in the fridge until ready to serve.
Notes
Nutrition
Recipe Q&A
Yes. Prepare them up to 1 day in advance and refrigerate until serving.
Any rectangular cookie works, like shortbread or chocolate biscuits.
They keep well for up to two days, though the cookies will soften slightly.
These are a perfect way to get the kiddos in the kitchen!
Definitely! :)
This kind of fun idea is always a win at family friendly parties. Love the updated cookies- they really do look like grave stones!
:) I like them too :)
Those dessert shooters are adorable and tasty too! What are great idea for Halloween.
Thank you :)
Those are so cute. Really original and needless to say, delicious sounding! P.S. Love your cupcakes too.
Thanks so much, Ginny! :)
These are the best for Halloween! I love how easy they are, which makes it perfect for all ages :)
Thanks, Haley :)!