Category: Spooky Deserts

  • Gaze into the Spooky Delight: Eerie Eyeball Jelly!

    “Dare to indulge in our Eerie Eyeball Jelly, a spine-chilling dessert that’s as delightful as it is frightful! Made with a wobbly, colorful jelly base and a creepy ‘eyeball’ center, this treat is sure to captivate your senses. A perfect blend of fun and flavor, it’s the ultimate spooky delight for your Halloween festivities. Dive in, if you dare, and let the delicious chills begin!”

    Prep-time

    total time: 15 mins

    Plus at least 4 hrs 30 mins chilling

    Servings: 4

    Ingredients:

    • 100g blueberries
    • 425g can lychees in syrup, drained (use the syrup to make a cocktail – see below)
    • popping candy (optional)
    • 135g pack of each red and green jelly

    Directions:

    STEP 1: Push a blueberry into the hole of each drained lychee to make spooky ‘eyeballs’. Pop the lychee eyeballs into a jelly mould or pudding bowl (ours was 1.2 litres, and measured 18cm across the base). Sprinkle over the popping candy, if using.

    STEP 2: Make the green jelly following pack instructions, then pour enough of it into the mold to hold the lychees at the base once set (if you skip this step, the lychees will float to the top of the mold). Chill for 30 mins, or until lightly set. Keep the rest of the jelly at room temperature.

    STEP 3: Pour the remaining jelly into the mold and return to the fridge for at least 2 hrs until firmly set.

    STEP 4: Make the red jelly following pack instructions, then pour it into the mold. Chill for at least 2-3 hrs, or up to two days ahead. To serve, dip the outside of the jelly mold in hot water for about 30 seconds, put a serving plate on top of the mold, then quickly flip over and give the mold a gentle shake to encourage it to come out onto the plate. Will keep chilled for two days.

    Enjoy!

  • Make spooky freighting Halloween cake pops

    Description:

    Halloween Cake Pops: A bewitching blend of moist cake and creamy frosting, shaped into ghostly figures and adorned with spooky decorations. These bite-sized delights bring a pop of Halloween magic to your celebrations, perfect for parties or a sweet treat. Spooky, fun, and utterly delicious!

    Prep-time

    Prep:30 mins

    Cook:5 mins

    Servings: 10

    Ingredients:

    You will also need

    • 10 wooden skewers
    • ½ small pumpkin or butternut squash, deseeded, to stand pops in

    Directions:

    Step 1: Break the Madeira cake and cookies into the bowl of a food processor, pour in the melted milk chocolate, and whizz to combine.

    Step 2: Tip the mixture into a bowl, then use your hands to roll it into about 10 walnut-sized balls. Chill for 2 hrs until really firm.

    Step 3: Push a skewer into each ball, then carefully spoon the white chocolate over the cake balls to completely cover. Stand the cake pops in the pumpkin, then press a chocolate bean onto the surface while wet. Chill again until the chocolate has set. Before serving, using the icing pens, add a pupil to each chocolate bean and wiggly red veins to the eyeballs.

    Enjoy!

  • Fang-tastically Delicious Vampire Cookies for a Bite of Halloween Fun!

    Sink your teeth into our spooky Vampire Fang Cookies this Halloween! Thank you LAUREN MIYASHIRO from Delish.com for this amazing recipe! These fang-tastically delicious treats are made with chocolate chip cookie dough, topped with blood-red frosting, mini marshmallows, and slivered almonds for a ghoulishly good crunch. Perfect for a hauntingly fun and tasty Halloween night. Get yours today and add a dash of spook to your celebration!

    PREP TIMES:

    Prep Time: 10 mins
    Cook Time: 12 mins
    Total Time: 22 mins

    Ingredients

    • 1 tube chocolate chip cookie dough
    • 1 can vanilla frosting
    • red food coloring
    • mini marshmallows
    • slivered almonds

    Directions

    1. Step 1Preheat oven to 350°. Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper. Roll cookie dough into 1 ½” balls and place on baking sheets. Bake until golden, about 12 minutes. Let cool completely then cut in half.
    2. Step 2Add a few drops of red food coloring into vanilla frosting and stir until smooth. Spread a thin layer of red frosting onto each cookie half.
    3. Step 3Place mini marshmallows around the round edges of half of the halves. Place the remaining halves on top, then stick a slivered almond on each side to create fangs.
  • Graveyard Brownies

    Halloween enthusiasts are getting ready for a spooktacular celebration full of costumes, decorations, and, of course, tasty food as the air turns cool and the leaves start to fall. Graveyard Brownies are the perfect dessert option if you want to up your Halloween dessert game this year. These deliciously sinister candies will captivate your palate and lend a bit of scary graveyard mystery to your Halloween festivities.

    To start your graveyard adventure, whip up a batch of your favorite brownies. Whether you choose a fudgy, chewy, or cakey brownie recipe, the key is to have a dense and rich base that can withstand the weight of the spooky decorations to come. If you’re short on time, a good-quality store-bought brownie mix can also do the trick.

    Ingredients:

    • boxed brownie mix
    • canned pumpkin puree
    • cinnamon
    • nutmeg
    • allspice
    • granulated sugar
    • egg
    • vegetable oil
    • water
    • cream cheese
    • Green and black cookie frosting
    • Milano cookies
    • Black food-safe marker
    • Mini candy pumpkins

    Instructions:

    1. Set oven temperature to 350 degrees. Grease an 8×8 baking dish and cover it with parchment paper.
    2. In a large mixing bowl, combine brownie mix, egg, water, and vegetable oil. Until smooth, stir.
    3. In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine pumpkin puree, sugar, cream cheese, cinnamon, nutmeg, and allspice. Until smooth, stir.
    4. Smooth out half of the brownie batter after pouring it into the prepared pan.
    5. Spoon your pumpkin mixture over the brownie batter in the first half of the pan. Over the brownie batter, spread evenly.
    6. Evenly spread out the leftover brownie batter over your pumpkin mixture.
    7. Bake for 30-35 minutes
    8. Cut the Milano cookies in half and write “RIP” on each side to make a gravestone while your brownies bake.
    9. Cut the brownies into 16 squares after they are done and have cooled.
    10. Each brownie should have a line of black icing added to it. Next, an upright “gravestone” should be placed on the frosting.
    11. Place a candy pumpkin and a teaspoon of green icing in front of the “gravestone.” Use the green icing to decorate vines.

    Nutrition Facts:

    Serving Size

    1 Amount Per Serving

    Calories186

    Total Fat7g

    Saturated Fat4g

    Trans Fat0g

    Unsaturated Fat3g

    Cholesterol45mg

    Sodium81mg

    Carbohydrates26g

    Fiber1g

    Sugar10g

    Protein4g

  • Halloween Pumpkin Bars

    With the arrival of the brisk fall air and crunching leaves underfoot, Halloween approaches with its unique charm and mouthwatering treats. Our kitchens come alive with the perfume of spices and the warmth of fall flavors while the streets become an endless array of costumes and laughter. Of all the pumpkin-flavored treats available, Halloween Pumpkin Bars are particularly delicious and simple to prepare, perfectly encapsulating the spirit of the season.

    The crown gem of October, the pumpkin is more than simply a Halloween symbol; it’s a multipurpose ingredient that gives baked dishes a distinct depth of flavor. A wonderful way to highlight the earthy richness and velvety texture of this beloved vegetable is with pumpkin bars. Showcasing a blend of spices such as cloves, nutmeg, and cinnamon, these bars provide your palate with a symphony of fall tastes.

    Ingredients:

    • 4 large eggs, room temperature
    • 1-2/3 cups sugar
    • 1 cup canola oil
    • 1 can (15 ounces) pumpkin
    • 2 cups all-purpose flour
    • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
    • 2 teaspoons baking powder
    • 1 teaspoon baking soda
    • 1 teaspoon salt
    • 6 ounces cream cheese, softened
    • 2 cups confectioners’ sugar
    • 1/4 cup butter, softened
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • 1 to 2 tablespoons 2% milk

    Instructions:

    1. Beat the eggs, sugar, oil, and pumpkin together thoroughly in a bowl.
    2. Mix together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt; add to the pumpkin mixture gradually and thoroughly mix.
    3. Fill a 15 by 10 by 1-inch ungreased baking pan.
    4. Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes.
    5. Cool completely.
    6. In a small bowl, whisk together the cream cheese, butter, vanilla, and confectioners’ sugar to make the frosting.
    7. Pour in enough milk to make the mixture spreadable.
    8. Cover bars with frosting.
    9. Store in the refrigerator.

    Nutrition Facts:

    1 bar:

    275 calories

    15g fat (4g saturated fat)

    43mg cholesterol

    242mg sodium

    34g carbohydrate (25g sugars, 1g fiber)

    3g protein

  • Halloween Cute Mummy Cookies

    These are healthy soft pumpkin to make during Halloween season or it can be made any other time this is perfect for you. These are healthy to share with family and sharing it during an events made for everyone who doesn’t want any sugary cookies. Perfect for this spooky mummy cookies!

    PREP TIME: 10 minutes 

    COOK TIME: 15 minutes 

    TOTAL TIME: 25 minutes 

    SERVINGS: 24 cookies

    Ingredients for the Mummy Cookies

    Steps to making the Fun Cookies

    • Prep: Preheat oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment.
    • Mix dry ingredients: Stir together dry ingredients (flours, pumpkin pie spice, baking soda and sea salt) in a mixing bowl.
    • Mix wet ingredients: Mix together wet ingredients (eggs, pumpkin, sugar and vanilla) in a separate mixing bowl.
    • Combine: Combine wet and dry ingredients. The dough will seem really wet for a cookie dough. This is ideal!
    • Add chocolate chips: Stir in 1/3 cup chocolate chips.
    • Scoop: Use a medium cookie scoop to scoop and place cookies on prepared cookie sheet. Press cookie dough down into a cookie shape with a spoon or your fingers. Cookies won’t spread very much so you can space them about 1 inch apart.
    • Bake: Bake for 15 minutes.
    • Cool: Move cookies to a wire rack and cool completely.
    • Decorate with frosting: add frosting to the piping bag fitted with a #44 or #45 tip and pipe the frosting across each cookie, one at a time. Use different angles and overlap some of the lines until most of the cookie is covered. Place a tiny bit of frosting on the back of two candy eyeballs and attach them just above the center of each cookie.
    • To store: store leftover cookies in a container in the fridge for up to one week.

    Credit to Brittany Mullins https://www.eatingbirdfood.com/mummy-cookies/

    Nutrition Facts

    Serving: 1cookie (without frosting) 

    Calories: 54kcal 

    Carbohydrates: 8g 

    Protein: 1g 

    Fat: 3g 

    Saturated Fat: 1g

    Cholesterol: 15mg 

    Sodium: 59mg 

    Fiber: 1g 

    Sugar: 6g

  • Fun Halloween Frankenstein Wraps

    Make these Fun Halloween Frankenstein Wraps. Halloween doesn’t always have to be something relating to candy, but can be fun in personalizing your own wrap. These wraps are easy and healthy to make for Frankenstein face to be creative and fun. You can share these with your friends and family. Make These Fun Halloween Frankenstein Wraps You can find more Halloween treats in our website.

    Prep Time: 20 minutes

    Total Time: 20 minutes

    Ingredients for the Frankenstein Wrap

    • 3 spinach wraps
    • 8-12 slices deli oven roasted turkey
    • 3-6 leaves romaine lettuce
    • 4 TBSP veggie cream cheese
    • 2 TBSP mayo
    • 1 cup coarsely grated Cabot Extra Sharp Cheddar Cheese
    • 1/8-1/4 tsp garlic powder
    • ⅛ tsp salt and pepper to taste

    For the Monster Face Wrap

    • 4-6 oz Cabot Monterey Jack Cheese (or your favorite Cabot cheese)
    • 6 slices cucumber
    • 6 slices carrot
    • 6 slices black olive
    • 3 slices red bell pepper
    • 3-6 tortilla chips
    • 6 toothpicks

    Steps in Making the Cute Frankenstein Wrap

    1. For an easy cheesy sandwich spread, combine spreadable veggie cream cheese with mayo, cheddar, garlic powder, and a teeny pinch of salt and pepper. Use an electric hand mixer to whip the ingredients together or blend well with a fork.
    2. Spread mixture onto spinach wraps/tortillas and top with turkey and lettuce.
    3. Fold into a rectangle. (Secure with toothpicks if needed.) Flip over and decorate with cheese and veggie eyeballs, bell pepper mouth, and tortilla chip hair.
    4. Use a small cookie cutter or knife to make circles in sliced cheese for the whites of the eyes. For the telltale Frankenstein bolts, cut cheese into cubes, place on toothpicks, and push one onto each side of the wrap.
    5. Have fun with it and enjoy!

    Nutrition Fact

    Calories: 517kcal

    Carbohydrates: 40g

    Protein: 23g

    Fat: 30g

    Saturated Fat: 14g

    Cholesterol: 74mg

    Sodium: 1252mg

    Potassium: 278mg

    Fiber: 4g

    Sugar: 4g

    Vitamin A: 3119IU

    Vitamin C: 1mg

    Calcium: 456mg

    Iron: 4mg

    Credits to Jenn Laughlin https://peasandcrayons.com/2020/10/frankenstein-halloween-sandwich-wraps.html#wprm-recipe-container-105141

  • Pumpkin Mac and Cheese

    Our taste buds desire for heartier, more satisfying meals that reflect the essence of fall when the cool autumn breeze starts to replace the warmth of summer. Among the many seasonal treats, Pumpkin Mac and Cheese comes out as a true comfort classic with a seasonal touch. Join us on an eating expedition as we discover how the rich, earthy tastes of pumpkin and creamy cheese combine to create this lovely autumnal dish.

    The flavorful fusion is what makes Pumpkin Mac and Cheese so tempting. The meal is brought to a whole new level by the creamy cheese sauce, which is enhanced with the puree of pumpkin and adds a delicate sweetness and a depth of richness. A symphony on the tongue is produced by the combination of sharp cheddar, nutty gruyere, and earthy flavors from pumpkin.

    Ingredients:

    • 2 tablespoons plus 1/4 cup of unsalted butter, split
    • 3 split and grated garlic cloves
    • Panko breadcrumbs, half a cup
    • divided into two tablespoons, with additional salt for the pasta water
    • split up 3/4 teaspoon of ground black pepper.
    • grated parmesan cheese, 1/4 cup
    • Dry cavatappi pasta, 1 pound
    • 6 leaves of sage
    • grated half of a medium yellow onion
    • All-purpose flour, 2 tablespoons
    • Ground mustard, 1 teaspoon
    • Ground nutmeg, 1/4 teaspoon
    • Cayenne pepper, 1/4 teaspoon
    • Whole milk, 2 cups
    • Pumpkin puree in a 15-ounce can
    • Shredded fontina cheese, 8 ounces
    • 8 ounces of shredded smoked gouda cheese

    Instructions:

    1. Melt 2 tablespoons of the butter in a small nonstick skillet over medium heat. 30 seconds or so later, add 1 grated garlic clove and heat until fragrant. Add the panko breadcrumbs, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper, and toss until the panko is well-coated, about 2 minutes.
    2. Take the mixture out and let it cool for five minutes in a small basin. Add the parmesan and s3Bring water to a boil over moderately high heat in a big pot. Add the pasta and an extra dash of salt. About 5 to 6 minutes, cook the pasta while stirring until it is barely all chewy. Drain the pasta, saving 12 cups of the cooking liquid.
    3. Bring water to a boil over moderately high heat in a big pot. Add the pasta and an extra dash of salt. About 5 to 6 minutes, cook the pasta while stirring until it is barely all chewy. Drain the pasta, saving 12 cups of the cooking liquid.
    4. Melt the remainder of the cup of butter in the same pan over medium heat. Add the sage leaves and stir. Cook, frequently tossing, until the butter is deeply brown and fragrant and the sage is softly fried. Add the onion to the butter after removing the sage leaves to a dish lined with paper towels. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes, or until the onion is tender and transparent. Cook the remaining 2 grated garlic cloves for about 30 seconds, or until aromatic. Add the remaining 1 12 teaspoons of salt, 1 12 teaspoons of pepper, flour, mustard, nutmeg, and cayenne. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes or until the smell of uncooked flour is gone. Add the milk slowly while whisking until it is smooth. Cook the pumpkin puree while whisking until very thick for 5 minutes.
    5. After turning off the heat, add the shredded cheeses gradually while whisking them until they are melted before adding more. Test it for salt.
    6. When the sauce has coated the drained noodles, fold in the noodles. If necessary, add a tablespoon of pasta water at a time.
    7. Warm pumpkin mac and cheese should be served with toasted panko bread crumbs and sage leaves on top. Enjoy!

    Nutrition Facts:

    Calories:

    298 cals

    Fat:

    12 g

    Saturated Fat:

    6 g

    Polyunsaturated Fat:

    1 g

    Monounsaturated Fat:

    4 g

    Carbohydrates:

    37 g

    Sugar:

    3 g

    Fiber:

    0 g

    Protein:

    14 g

    Sodium:

    218 mg

  • Mummy Halloween Hand Pies

    You want to look at something to make with your friends or family, here is something to make for this spooky season month. You can create your own mummies and if you want to change something from the ingredients make it your own and have some fun!

    Prep Time: 20 minutes

    Cook Time: 20 minutes

    Total Time: 40 minutes

    Serving Size: 1

    Ingredients

    • 2 refrigerated pie crusts (or homemade scratch pie crust), cold
    • 2/3 cup cherry pie filling (or your favorite flavor). divided
    • 1 large egg, lightly beaten
    • 1/4 cup granulated or turbinado sugar, divided
    • decorative candy eyes, optional

    Steps

    1. Preheat oven to 350F and line one or two baking sheets with parchment paper; set aside. Depending on the size of your mummies will dictate if you need one or two baking sheets; they expand a bit while baking but not too much.
    2. On a clean work surface such as your kitchen countertop, unroll one of the refrigerated pie crusts (or scratch pie crust). Tip – Lightly flour your counter if you notice the crust wanting to stick.*
    3. Using a gingerbread men cookie cutter, cut out as many mummies as you can, and transfer them to the prepared baking sheets.* (See Notes)
    4. Add about 1 teaspoon of pie filling to the center of each mummy. I like to use 1 cherry plus a little of the sauce. If you’re making larger mummies, use a bit more.
    5. Unroll the second sheet of pie crust, and using a pizza cutter (easiest I think) or a sharp knife, slice 1/8th-inch strips which are now the mummy wraps.** (See Notes)
    6. Trim the strips as needed to cover over the middle portion of the mummies as well as head area if desired. Make an X or two X’s worth of mummy wrap, or whatever looks to be visually correct given the size of your cutouts.
    7. Then dip your finger in water and gently wet around the edges of the mummies.
    8. Then place the mummy strips over the mummies. Repeat as desired.
    9. Gently press the edges of the mummy wrap to seal.
    10. Evenly and lightly brush with egg.
    11. Evenly sprinkle with the sugar.
    12. Bake for about 20 minutes, or until lightly golden browned. Depending on the size of your mummies, baking times will vary so keep an eye on them. I recommend rotating your baking sheet one time midway through baking.
    13. Optionally (but recommended) immediately after baking if you’re adding the decorative candy eyes, do so right away. The carryover and residual heat will help “glue” the eyes down and help them to adhere so they aren’t as prone to falling off later.
    14. Serve mummies as soon as they’re cool enough to eat.

    Storage: Mummies will keep airtight at room temp for up to 5 days or in the fridge for up to 10 days, or in the freezer for up to 4 months. Note that as time passes, the crust will not have the same flakiness and crispness that it has when freshly baked.

    Nutrition Facts

    Total Fat: 7g

    Saturated Fat: 2g

    Trans Fat: 0g

    Unsaturated Fat: 4g

    Cholesterol: 13mg

    Sodium: 110mg

    Carbohydrate: 19g

    Sugars: 5g

    Protein: 2g

  • Halloween Deviled Tea Eggs

    Elevate your Halloween gathering with our Halloween Deviled Tea Eggs recipe! Imagine perfectly boiled eggs, their shells cracked into intricate spiderweb patterns, soaking in a flavorful tea marinade. These visually captivating eggs offer a burst of tantalizing flavors. The creamy filling, seasoned to perfection, combines with the smoky aroma of the tea infusion, creating a unique and unforgettable treat. Delight in the culinary creativity and essence of Halloween with every bite, making these deviled tea eggs a must-have addition to your festive spread. https://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/maneet-chauhan/halloween-deviled-tea-eggs-5448113

    PREP-TIME

    • Total: 1 hr
    • Active: 40 min
    • Yield: 12 eggs

    Ingredients:

    • 1/2 cup dark soy sauce
    • 2 tablespoons chili oil
    • 2 tablespoons loose black tea leaves
    • 1 tablespoon Chinese five-spice powder
    • Kosher salt
    • 1 teaspoon sugar
    • 12 large eggs, at room temperature
    • 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
    • 1 tablespoon Chinese mustard
    • 1/2 teaspoon Sriracha
    • Freshly ground pepper
    • Orange gel food coloring
    • Black sesame seeds, for garnish

    Directions:

    1. Combine 7 cups water, the soy sauce, chili oil, tea leaves, five-spice powder, 2 teaspoons salt and the sugar in a medium pot over high heat. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer. Cover and simmer for 10 minutes. Turn off the heat, uncover and let cool completely.
    2. Meanwhile, bring a large pot of water to a boil. Gently add the eggs and cook for 7 minutes. Remove the eggs and transfer to a bowl of ice water; let stand until cool to the touch.
    3. Once the eggs have cooled, lightly crack the shells all over. The goal here is to make enough cracks to allow the flavor of the soy sauce mixture to steep into the egg. (You can also put them on a kitchen towel and roll gently.) Add the cracked eggs to the soy sauce mixture, making sure they are completely submerged. Refrigerate for 24 hours.
    4. Peel the eggs. Cut a small piece off the wide bottom of each egg so it will sit flat, then cut off the top. Scoop out the egg yolks into a small bowl and mash them up with a fork. Stir in the mayonnaise, mustard, Sriracha, a pinch of salt and a few grinds of pepper. Tint orange with food coloring.
    5. Pipe or scoop the filling into the egg whites. Sprinkle with black sesame seeds. Refrigerate until ready to serve.