Nightmare Before Christmas Dessert: Jack Skellington Pudding Cup Recipe

Embrace the spirit of the beloved Tim Burton classic, The Nightmare Before Christmas movie, by hosting your own movie night at home. To add some eerie charm to this occasion, we’ll show you how to whip up a delightful and spooky Nightmare Before Christmas dessert! These Jack Skellington Pudding Cups are sure to enchant both kids and adults alike. Dim the lights, cue up the movie, and immerse yourself in the delightful world of Jack Skellington and his eerie adventures. Enjoy your Halloween-themed dessert and movie night!

Transforming your living room into a ghoulishly delightful movie theater sets the perfect tone for this spooky movie night. Scatter some fake cobwebs, hang Christmas lights, and arrange pumpkin lanterns on the coffee table for ambiance. Don’t forget to play the hauntingly beautiful soundtrack of the movie in the background to complete the atmosphere.

Jack Skellington Pudding Cup Recipe

These cute Jack Skellington pudding cups are easy to make and only require a few simple ingredients. Here’s everything you need and the instructions to make them!

Ingredients

• 1 Small Vanilla Pudding Box
• 2 Cups Milk
• 3 Drops Purple Gel Food Coloring
• Whipped Cream, Blue Sprinkles, and Purple Sprinkles for topping

What You’ll Need

• Hand Mixer
• Large Spoon
• 5.5 oz Cups

Instructions

1. With a hand mixer, blend the vanilla pudding and two cups milk.

2. Add in the purple food coloring and mix well until the pudding is thickened.

3. Scoop the pudding into the cups. I used 5.5 oz cups and made 3 servings. Smaller cups can be used to have a higher quantity, or just double up the recipe if you need more of the larger size.

4. Allow cups to chill in the fridge for 30 minutes before topping and serving.

5.. Top with whipped cream and sprinkles.

Variations

Having an adult-only get together? Add 2 ounces of silver rum to the pudding mix!

Crushed up Oreo cookies would be great added into the pudding mix or crushed on top.

Jack Skellington Toppers

Want to make your own Jack Skellington topper for your pudding cups or cupcakes? Grab your free download and follow these instructions!

What You’ll Need

• Printer
• 1 Sheet of Heavy Cardstock
• Lollipop Sticks
• Hot Glue
• Hot Glue Gun
• Jack Skellington File

Instructions

1. Download the Jack Skellington file (sign up above).

2. Add file to a Word document, Canva document, or something similar. Add the number of images needed and move to fit onto one page.

3. Change the background color to add some more fun!

4. Print on heavy cardstock and cut out.

5. Use your hot glue gun to attach the lollipop sticks to the back. If you want Jack to show on both sides, just double up the number of images your print and glue the stick in between two cutouts.

A Nightmare Before Christmas movie night at home with Jack Skellington Pudding Cups is the perfect way to kickstart the season. The spooky ambiance, the enchanting movie, and the delectable treats all come together to create a memorable and delightful experience for everyone involved. Gather your friends and family, and let the Pumpkin King’s spirit take over your home for a night of thrilling fun and sweet indulgence.

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