No-Bake Frankenstein Dessert Cups
Looking for a fun and simple Halloween dessert that won’t have you spending hours in the kitchen? These semi-homemade Frankenstein dessert cups are the perfect solution! With just a few store-bought ingredients and minimal prep, you can whip up a spooky treat that’s as adorable as it is delicious.
Best of all, it’s a stress-free way to get the kids involved in the kitchen and create some memorable family moments. If you’re short on time but still want to make Halloween extra special, this recipe is for you!
What makes these dessert cups extra special? They look like they took hours to create, but they’re actually semi-homemade using store-bought ingredients. Your little ones will be thrilled to help decorate these spooky-cute treats, and you’ll love how stress-free the process is.
What You’ll Need
Before you start, gather these simple ingredients that you can find at any grocery store:
- (3) Small Clear Plastic Party Cups
- Permanent Marker (Sharpie)
- 1 container of Chocolate Frosting
- Chocolate Sprinkles
- 1 tub of Philadelphia Cheesecake Filling
- ¼ a teaspoon of Green Gel Food Coloring
- 9 to 12 Little Bites Brownies (crumbled)
- 8 oz. of Cool Whip (optional)
Pro tip: Let the kids help you shop for these ingredients! They’ll be even more excited to help make the desserts when they’ve been part of the process from the beginning.
Step-by-Step Instructions
Create Your Frankenstein Faces
Start by using your permanent marker to draw cute little faces on each cup. Think simple—two dots for eyes, a line for the mouth, and maybe some stitches for that classic Frankenstein look. Don’t worry about making them perfect; the charm is in their handmade appearance!
Prepare the “Hair”
Spread chocolate frosting around the rim of each cup, then roll the rim in chocolate sprinkles. This creates Frankenstein’s messy hair effect. Set these decorated cups aside while you prepare the filling.
Make the Green Filling
In a large mixing bowl, combine your tub of cheesecake filling with the green gel food coloring. Mix until the color is fully combined and you have a vibrant green that screams “monster!” For a lighter, fluffier texture, fold in the Cool Whip—this step is totally optional but adds a nice creamy touch that kids especially love.
Please note: The originial recipe only fills 3 small plastic cups. If you need more servings, I highly suggest adding the Cool Whip so you have enough filling to make more cups.
Build Your Edible Monsters
Fill each decorated cup with the green cheesecake filling, leaving about a ½ inch of space at the top. This prevents overflow and gives you room for the final touch.
Add the Finishing Touch
Top each cup with three to four crumbled brownie bites. These represent dirt or monster “debris” and add a delightful chocolate crunch to contrast with the smooth cheesecake filling.
Only 3 Servings?
Ok, so I know that a recipe that makes 3 servings isn’t ideal. If you need more – no problem!
It’s easy to scale up the recipe. Just double or quadruple the recipe and you’ll have 6-12 servings in no time.
The other option is to use smaller plastic cups, or put less of the pudding filling in each cup.
You can also add more Cool Whip to create more filling to fill more cups.
My kids don’t like Cheesecake!
That’s ok! Simply swap out the store-bought cheesecake filling for vanilla or pistachio pudding.
The Perfect No-Bake Halloween Dessert
These Frankenstein cups tick all the boxes for family-friendly Halloween treats. They require no baking time, use affordable store-bought ingredients, and come together in just 30 minutes. Plus, they’re the perfect size for little hands and won’t leave kids (or parents!) in a sugar coma.
The best part? Kids can help with almost every step, from drawing faces to mixing the filling. It’s a wonderful opportunity for family bonding while creating something delicious together.
Make Ahead Tips
Want to get ahead of your Halloween party prep? These dessert cups can be assembled up to 24 hours in advance. Just cover them with plastic wrap and store in the refrigerator. The flavors actually improve overnight as everything melds together!
No-Bake Frankenstein Dessert Cups
Create adorable Frankenstein dessert cups in just 30 minutes! Perfect Halloween treat using simple store-bought ingredients.
Ingredients
- (3) Clear Plastic Party Cups
- Permanent Marker
- 1 container of Chocolate Frosting
- Chocolate Sprinkles
- 1 tub of Philadelphia Cheesecake Filling
- ¼ a teaspoon of Green Gel Food Coloring
- 9 to 12 Little Bites Brownies (crumbled)
- 8 oz. of Cool Whip (optional)
Instructions
- Start by using your permanent marker to draw cute little faces on each cup, as shown.
- Spread chocolate frosting around the rim of each cup, then coat in chocolate sprinkles. Set aside.
- Add your tub of cheesecake filling and green food coloring to a large mixing bowl. Mix until fully combined. You can add a tub of cool whip, and fold it in, for a lighter filling. Totally optional!
- Fill each cup with green cheesecake filling, leaving a ½ inch space.
- Top with three to four crumbled brownie bites. Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
3Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 430Total Fat: 31gSaturated Fat: 21gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 26mgSodium: 230mgCarbohydrates: 36gFiber: 0gSugar: 31gProtein: 4g
Nutritional information is an estimate, please do not use for any dietary or medical decisions.
No-Bake Halloween Frankenstein Cheesecake Cups
So grab those supplies, gather the kids, and get ready to make some spooktacular memories in the kitchen. These semi-homemade dessert cups prove that you don’t need to spend hours baking to create something truly special for Halloween!
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