What could be more fun than making a jack-o-lantern s'mores trifle for your next Halloween party? This dessert is easy to make, fun for the kids, and sure to please everyone! All you need is some chocolate cupcakes, peeps, chocolate syrup, and graham crackers. The best part is that you can customize your trifle however you like! So get creative and have some fun with this spooky treat! We have some fun and easy DIY Halloween decorations that would be fun to make with the kiddos too!
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Can pudding be used instead of peeps?
You could definitely use pudding as a replacement for peeps in a smores trifle, but I think it would be much better with the actual marshmallows. The peeps add a bit of sweetness and chewiness that would be missing with just the pudding. Plus, they're so festive and fun!
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Can you use a different theme other than Jack-O-Lanterns?
Yes! You would just simply need to switch out the Jack-O-Lantern peeps for different ones, simple as that!
Do they need to be refrigerated?
No, the smores trifle jars do not need to be refrigerated if not eaten right away. However, if you are planning on storing them for more than a few days, it is best to refrigerate them.
What you need to make the S'mores Trifle
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Jack-O-Lantern S'more Trifle Ingredients
Graham Cracker Crumbs
Cupcake Ingredients –
Butter
Eggs
Milk
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Directions for Jack-O-Lantern S'more Trifle
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and grease 12ct. cupcake tin.
In a medium bowl combine the ½ cup of softened butter, 2 eggs, milk, sugar, and vinegar. Beat until smooth.
In a separate bowl combine the flour, baking soda, salt, and cocoa powder. Mix well and slowly fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients stirring until smooth and all lumps are gone.
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Pour the batter evenly into the cupcake tin and bake for 19-21 minutes. Around 19 minutes insert a clean toothpick into the cupcakes and if it comes out clean they are done.
Let cool completely before assembling your trifles.
Assembling the Trifles –
Once the cupcakes are completely cooled, use your fingers or a butter knife and rip them apart one at a time. Place ½ of the cupcake in the bottom of the jar. Next layer with some of the graham cracker crumbs. I did about 1 cm but it doesn't have to be perfect.
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Next, place four Jack-O-Lantern Peeps around the perimeter of the ½ pint jar facing them outward. Four is the perfect number and they will be able to touch and support themselves. Add some chocolate cupcake in the middle section and then some on top of the Jack-O-Lanterns and then another layer of graham cracker crumbs.
Again, it doesn't have to be perfect and if you have older kiddos they can help with the layering.
Use the chocolate syrup as a topping and enjoy! Easy!
Jack-O-Lantern S'mores Trifle
This Jack-O-Lantern S'mores Trifle dessert is perfect to make with your kids for Halloween and they're so delicious and adorable!
Ingredients
- 48 Jack-O-Lantern Peeps (if making 12 mini trifles – this recipe will make 12)
- 2 C. of graham cracker crumbs (I place graham crackers in a large Ziploc and use a rolling pin to crush).
- 1 container of chocolate syrup to pour over the trifles.
- 12 ½ pint jelly jars
Cupcake Ingredients
- ½ C. butter, softened to room temperature
- 2 eggs
- 1 C. milk
- 1 tsp. white vinegar
- 1 ½ C. flour
- 1 C. sugar
- 1 tsp. baking soda
- 1 tsp. salt
- 1/3 C. cocoa powder
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and grease 12ct. cupcake tin.
- In a medium bowl combine the ½ cup of softened butter, 2 eggs, milk, sugar and vinegar. Beat until smooth.
- In a separate bowl combine the flour, baking soda, salt and cocoa powder. Mix well and slowly fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients stirring until smooth and all lumps are gone.
- Pour the batter evenly into the cupcake tin and bake 19-21 minutes. Around 19 minutes insert a clean toothpick into the cupcakes and if it comes out clean they are done.
- Let cool completely before assembling your trifles.
- Assembling the Trifles
- Once the cupcakes are completely cooled, use your fingers or a butter knife and rip them apart one at a time. Place ½ of the cupcake in the bottom of the jar. Next layer with some of the graham cracker crumbs. I did about 1 cm but it doesn't have to be perfect.
- Next, place four Jack-O-Lantern Peeps around the perimeter of the ½ pint jar facing them outward. Four is the perfect number and they will be able to touch and support themselves. Add some chocolate cupcake in the middle section and them some on top of the Jack-O-Lanterns and then another layer of graham cracker crumbs.
- Again, it doesn't have to be perfect and if you have older kiddos they can help with the layering.
- Use the chocolate syrup as a topping and enjoy! Easy!
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And there you have it! Our delicious and festive jack-o-lantern s'mores trifle. We hope you give this recipe a try for your next Halloween party or just for a fun dessert at home – it’s sure to be a hit! If you do make this recipe, we want to see your creations! Share pictures of them with us in the comments!
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