Graveyard Chocolate Mousse Cups Recipe

These Graveyard Chocolate Mousse Cups are a frightfully fun Halloween dessert. Layers of silky chocolate mousse are topped with crushed chocolate cookies to resemble dirt, then decorated with cookie “tombstones” and candy pumpkins. A little whipped cream or icing can be piped onto the tombstones to spell “RIP” for an extra spooky touch. They’re indulgent, festive, and surprisingly easy to make, making them a perfect choice for Halloween parties or a fun family dessert night.

Graveyard Chocolate Mousse Cups Recipe

Graveyard Chocolate Mousse Cups are rich, creamy mousse desserts topped with cookie “dirt” and candy tombstones for a spooky Halloween treat.

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Prep Time 20 minutes mins

Cook Time 10 minutes mins

1 hour hr

Total Time 1 hour hr 30 minutes mins

Servings: 6

Cuisine: American

Calories: 310

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

  

• For the Mousse:
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 4 oz semisweet chocolate chopped
• 2 tbsp sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• For the Toppings:
• 1 cup crushed chocolate sandwich cookies for “dirt”
• 6 oval cookies like Milano or graham crackers (for tombstones)
• Candy pumpkins or gummy worms for decoration
• Whipped cream or icing for writing “RIP”

Method

 

1. Heat heavy cream in a saucepan until just simmering. Pour over chopped chocolate. Stir until melted and smooth.
2. Whisk in sugar and vanilla. Cool slightly.
3. Whip additional 1/2 cup cream to soft peaks and fold into chocolate mixture until light and fluffy.
4. Divide mousse into 6 cups or jars.
5. Top with crushed cookies for “dirt.”
6. Insert cookie tombstones and decorate with candy pumpkins or worms.
7. Pipe “RIP” on tombstones with icing or whipped cream if desired.
8. Chill until ready to serve.

Notes

• Use store-bought pudding for a quick shortcut.
• Add a splash of coffee to the mousse for extra depth.
• Best assembled the day of serving for freshest look.