If you’re looking for a fun dessert that feeds a crowd and is perfect for Halloween parties, school events, or family gatherings, this Monster Mash Trifle is always a hit. Layers of fluffy angel food cake, creamy sugar-free pudding, crunchy cookie crumbs, coconut, and chocolate chips come together in a colorful dessert that’s as fun to make as it is to eat.
Because it uses ready-made ingredients, this recipe comes together quickly while still looking impressive in a clear trifle bowl. The combination of chocolate and pistachio pudding creates a festive “monster” look that kids and adults both love.
The combination of chocolate and pistachio pudding creates a festive “monster” look that kids and adults both love.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- This easy no-bake dessert is perfect for parties.
- Made with lighter ingredients including sugar-free pudding and low-fat whipped topping.
- Beautiful layered presentation with very little effort.
- Easy to prepare ahead of time.
- Perfect for Halloween, potlucks, birthdays, and family celebrations.
Ingredients
- 2 angel food cakes, cut into bite-sized cubes
- 2 small packages sugar-free chocolate pudding mix, prepared with skim milk
- 2 small packages sugar-free pistachio pudding mix, prepared with skim milk
- 1 package sugar-free lemon-flavored cookies, crushed
- 1 package sugar-free chocolate-flavored cookies, crushed
- Unsweetened coconut
- Semisweet chocolate chips
- Low-fat whipped topping
How It Comes Together
- Prepare both the chocolate and pistachio pudding according to the package directions using skim milk.
- In a large clear trifle bowl, layer half of the angel food cake cubes.
- Spread about three-quarters of the chocolate pudding over the cake.
- Sprinkle with crushed lemon cookies, coconut, and chocolate chips.
- Add the remaining cake cubes.
- Spread about three-quarters of the pistachio pudding over the cake.
- Top with crushed chocolate cookies, more coconut, and additional chocolate chips.
- Finish with the remaining chocolate and pistachio puddings.
- Spread low-fat whipped topping over the entire dessert.
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving to allow the layers to set.
Tips for Success
- Crush the cookies just before assembling to keep them crisp.
- Use a clear trifle bowl so the colorful layers are visible.
- Chill overnight for even better flavor.
- Lightly toast the coconut if you’d like extra flavor and texture.
- Add Halloween sprinkles or candy eyes just before serving for a festive touch.
Serving Ideas
- Serve after your favorite Halloween dinner.
- Bring it to a fall potluck or school party.
- Pair with hot apple cider or coffee for adults.
- Spoon into individual dessert cups for easy serving at parties.
Tips for Entertaining
- Monster Mash Trifle is an excellent make-ahead dessert because it actually tastes even better after a few hours in the refrigerator.
- Assemble it the day before your event, keep it chilled, and add the whipped topping and any festive decorations just before serving for the freshest presentation.
Pistachio Pudding Monster Mash
Ingredients
- 2 angel food cakes, cubed
- 2 small packages sugar-free chocolate pudding mix, prepared with skim milk
- 2 small packages sugar-free pistachio pudding mix, prepared with skim milk
- 1 package sugar-free lemon-flavored cookies, crushed
- 1 package sugar-free chocolate-flavored cookies, crushed
- Unsweetened coconut
- Semisweet chocolate chips
- Low-fat whipped topping
Instructions
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Prepare the chocolate and pistachio pudding mixes according to the package directions using skim milk.
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Layer half of the angel food cake cubes in the bottom of a large trifle bowl.
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Spread about three-quarters of the chocolate pudding over the cake.
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Sprinkle with crushed lemon cookies, coconut, and chocolate chips.
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Layer the remaining cake cubes over the top.
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Spread about three-quarters of the pistachio pudding over the cake.
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Top with crushed chocolate cookies, additional coconut, and chocolate chips.
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Finish with the remaining chocolate and pistachio puddings.
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Cover with low-fat whipped topping.
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Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.
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For best flavor, chill overnight.
