Fudgy Tombstone Parfaits

Fudgy Tombstone Parfaits are a delicious Halloween dessert, made with layers of no bake cheesecake, chocolate cookies, and whipped cream. Halloween is less than a week away, so our Progressive Eats crew has put together the perfect menu to celebrate the holiday.

Starting with a festive cocktail and ending with these elegant Halloween Treats, there’s certain to be a dish you’ll want to add to your Halloween menu.

Why You Must Make

• These spooky parfaits are perfect for Halloween with their precariously perched tombstone cookies as a garnish.
• They’re easy to build with a layer of Oreo crumbs followed by a no-bake cheesecake filling, then topped with jarred fudge sauce and a crisp cookie to garnish. The most complicated task is piping RIP on each cookie tombstone.
• Both children and grown-ups will love this fun and tasty Halloween treat!

I gave up on melted chocolate, and the grocery store tube of frosting was way too liquid to write anything legible. I found some black icing in a tube at JoAnn Fabrics in the cake-decorating aisle, and it seemed to work much better. If you are a pro at cake and cookie decorating, this should be a breeze! This Bloody Creme Brulee is another upscale Halloween treat!

Halloween and Beyond

These gems are not limited to Halloween. Without the tombstone cookie, they’re still a terrific dessert. An ungarnished cookie would provide a crunchy contrast to the silky fudge and creamy cheesecake filling. And a dollop of whipped cream never hurts, does it? If you need more holiday inspiration, here is the menu for our Progressive Eats Dinner Party:

More Recipes for Your Halloween Menu:

• Black Rice Risotto with Butternut Squash from Pastry Chef Online
• Bloody Feetloaf from All Roads Lead to the Kitchen
• Fudgy Tombstone Parfaits from That Skinny Chick Can Bake
• Halloween Black & Orange Soup w/ Dukkah Pumpkin Seed from The Heritage Cook
• Halloween Pomegranate Negroni from Mother Would Know
• Mummy Halloween Cupcakes from Creative Culinary
• Mummy Truffles from The Redhead Baker

Ingredient Notes

• Kitchen Staples – Regular Oreos (crushed to make crumbs), Butter (melted), Sugar, Powdered Sugar
• Cream Cheese – I use the Philadelphia brand; have it at room temperature for a smoother texture.
• Lemon Juice – Freshly squeezed is best, but for the small amount needed, bottled will be fine.
• Heavy Cream – 36-40% Milk Fat
• Powdered Sugar – To sweeten the cream.
• Homemade or jarred Fudge Sauce, gently warmed to pouring consistency. I like the Mrs. Richardson’s brand (affiliate link). I can find it at our local Market District/Giant Eagle. It’s hard to find, so it’s quite pricy on Amazon.
• Pepperidge Farm Milano Cookies (affiliate link).
• Black Frosting
• Cocoa Powder, optional, to garnish.
• Whipped Cream, optional, to garnish

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The Recipe:

Fudgy Tombstone Parfaits Recipe

Prep Time 20 minutes

Total Time 20 minutes

Yield 4 parfaits

An easy way to turn a luscious parfait into a Halloween treat!

5.0 Stars (5 Reviews)

Ingredients

Crust:

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• 5 Oreos, crushed or pulverized in a food processor
• 1 tablespoon butter, melted

Cheesecake filling:

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• 6 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
• ¼ cup sugar
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• ⅓ cup heavy cream
• 1 tablespoon powdered sugar

Topping and garnish:

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• Homemade or jarred fudge sauce, gently warmed to pouring consistency
• Pepperidge Farm Milano Cookies
• Black frosting
• Cocoa powder, optional, to garnish
• Whipped cream, optional, to garnish

Instructions

1. Mix together Oreo crumbs and melted butter. Divide between 4 glasses, tapping lightly to even the layer. Set aside.
2. Whip cream cheese with sugar and lemon juice until light and smooth. In another bowl, whip heavy cream and powdered sugar until stiff peaks form.
3. Carefully fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture till well combined.
4. Divide the mixture between the 4 glasses, using a clean spoon to gently press into an even layer.
5. Pour fudge sauce over the cheesecake layer (make sure your sauce isn't too hot) to make a ¼-⅓ inch layer. Set in the refrigerator to chill as you prepare the garnishes.
6. Pipe RIP onto 4 of the Milano cookies. When frosting is set, press one into each parfait, Add a dollop of whipped cream and a sprinkle of cocoa powder if desired.

Notes

Total time does not include chilling time.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

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Amount Per Serving: Calories: 365Total Fat: 28gSaturated Fat: 15gTrans Fat: 0gCholesterol: 82mgSodium: 222mgCarbohydrates: 28gFiber: 0gSugar: 22gProtein: 4g

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