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Beetlejuice Mini Trifles

Irresistibly Fun Beetlejuice Mini Trifles for Halloween Celebrations

Delight in Beetlejuice Mini Trifles, a whimsical no-bake dessert perfect for Halloween celebrations that combines layers of cake, cheesecake, and crunchy Oreos.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 2 hours
Servings: 8 trifles
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 1 box White Cake Mix can substitute yellow cake mix if needed
  • 1 box Instant Vanilla Pudding Mix no substitutes recommended for flavor integrity
  • 3 large Egg Whites can omit in egg-free versions
  • 1 cup Milk use almond milk for lactose-free alternative
  • 1 cup Sour Cream Greek yogurt can be used as a substitute
  • 1/2 cup Vegetable Oil melted butter can be an alternative
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract omit when catering to nut allergies
  • 1/2 teaspoon Almond Extract optional for nut allergies; can be omitted
  • 1 tablespoon Food Coloring (Green & Purple) natural alternatives like beet juice may be used
For the Cheesecake Filling
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream coconut cream can substitute for a dairy-free version
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese use Neufchâtel for a lower fat version if desired
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar no substitutes recommended
For the Crunchy Layer
  • 16 cookies Oreos any preferred cookies can replace Oreos; flavor may vary
For the Decoration
  • 1 cup Halloween-Themed Sprinkles use festive sprinkles for thematic presentation

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Electric mixer
  • 8-inch round cake pans
  • piping bag
  • Refrigerator

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Beetlejuice Mini Trifles
  1. Preheat the oven to 350ºF (175ºC). Prepare 8-inch round cake pans by greasing them and lining with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine white cake mix, instant vanilla pudding mix, egg whites, milk, sour cream, vegetable oil, and both extracts. Beat for about 2 minutes on medium speed, then divide the batter in half. Color one half with green food coloring and the other with purple.
  3. Pour green batter into one prepared cake pan and purple batter into another. Bake for 28-30 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool in pans for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
  4. In a separate bowl, whip the chilled heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Blend softened cream cheese and powdered sugar in another bowl until smooth, then fold in the whipped cream.
  5. Cut cooled cakes into small cubes. Layer the bottom of serving jars with green cake cubes, followed by chopped Oreos and half of the cheesecake filling. Repeat with purple cake cubes and crushed Oreos.
  6. Pipe the remaining cheesecake filling on top and garnish with half an Oreo and Halloween-themed decorations.
  7. Chill the assembled trifles in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1trifleCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 4gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 220mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 22gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, chill ingredients before preparing the whipped cream and consider using resealable plastic bags as piping bags for the filling.

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