What is Halloween Lush?

Halloween Lush is my go-to no-bake dessert. It layers a crunchy Oreo crust with a tangy cream cheese center and two colored pudding layers in orange and purple. The result looks festive and tastes creamy, without any oven time. It’s perfect for busy days when I want wow factor with minimal effort.

Can I make a dairy-free version?

Absolutely. I swap in dairy-free cream cheese and whipped topping, plus dairy-free butter for the crust. The texture stays creamy and the colors pop just as bright. It’s a lifesaver when guests avoid dairy but still want a luscious slice of Halloween Lush.

How long does Halloween Lush keep in the fridge?

Stored tightly, Halloween Lush stays fresh about 3 to 4 days in the fridge. For best flavor and color, I slice and serve within that window and keep leftovers covered in the fridge.

Can Halloween Lush be frozen?

Yes. I freeze Halloween Lush in slices, wrapped well, for up to 1–2 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge for clean cuts. A tiny trade-off: the texture softens a touch, but the flavor remains festive.

Is Halloween Lush suitable for Halal diets?

Halloween Lush can be Halal-friendly if you choose halal-certified Oreos and dairy alternatives. I also check pudding and topping labels. With careful ingredient choices, it fits Halal guidelines and still feels indulgent.

Halloween Lush: 5 Irresistible Spooky Creamy Desserts!

Description

Halloween Lush is a spooky, colorful no-bake dessert with creamy layers and a crunchy Oreo crust—perfect for Halloween parties!

Ingredients

Scale

24 Oreo cookies (halal-friendly)
¼ cup melted butter
8 oz cream cheese, softened
1 cup powdered sugar
1 cup whipped topping (like Cool Whip)
2 cups cold milk
1 (3.4 oz) box instant vanilla pudding mix
Orange and purple food coloring
2 cups whipped topping
Halloween sprinkles or candy eyes for garnish

Instructions

In a food processor, crush Oreos into fine crumbs. Mix with melted butter and press into the bottom of a 9×9-inch dish. Chill for 10 minutes.
In a medium bowl, beat cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth. Fold in 1 cup whipped topping. Spread over the crust.
In a separate bowl, whisk together pudding mix and milk for 2 minutes. Let sit for 5 minutes to thicken.
Divide pudding into two bowls. Tint one bowl with orange food coloring and the other with purple.
Spread the orange pudding layer over the cream cheese layer, followed by the purple pudding layer.
Top with remaining whipped topping and decorate with Halloween sprinkles or candy eyes.
Chill for at least 4 hours or until set.

Notes

Chill time allows the layers to set firmly.
Use vanilla pudding that matches your color choices; extra food coloring can intensify the hue.
To make a dairy-free version, substitute whipped topping with a non-dairy alternative.
Gluten-free option: use gluten-free Oreo cookies if needed.
Decorate with Halloween sprinkles or candy eyes for a spooky finish.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: No-Bake, Layered
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice
Calories: N/A
Sugar: N/A
Sodium: N/A
Fat: N/A
Saturated Fat: N/A
Unsaturated Fat: N/A
Trans Fat: N/A
Carbohydrates: N/A
Fiber: N/A
Protein: N/A
Cholesterol: N/A

Keywords: Halloween Lush, no-bake dessert, Oreo crust, creamy layers, orange and purple pudding, Halloween party dessert