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 my Fudgy Tombstone Parfait recipe, there’s certain to be a dish you’ll want to add to your Halloween menu.

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Fudgy Tombstone Parfaits

These spooky parfaits are perfect for Halloween with their precariously perched tombstone cookies as a garnish. 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. 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!

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:

Progressive Eats 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

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Serves 4 parfaits     adjust servings

Prep Time 20 mins

Total Time 20 mins

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

Ingredients

Crust

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

Cheesecake filling

• 6 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• 1/3 cup heavy cream
• 1 tablespoon powdered sugar

Topping and garnish

• 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. Carefully fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture till well combined. Divide the mixture between the 4 glasses, using a clean spoon to gently press into an even layer.
3. Pour fudge sauce over cheesecake layer (make sure your sauce isn't too hot) to make a ¼-1/3 inch layer. Set in refrigerator to chill as you prepare the garnishes.
4. 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.

by Liz Berg

Recipe Notes

Total time does not include chilling time.

Nutrition Facts
Serving Size
Amount Per Serving	As Served
Calories 365kcal Calories from fat 249
% Daily Value
Total Fat 28g	43%
Saturated Fat 15g	75%
Transfat 0g
Cholesterol 82mg	27%
Sodium 222mg	9%
Carbohydrate 28g	9%
Dietary Fiber 0g	0%
Sugars 22g
Protein 4g

Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs:

	Calories	2000
Total Fat	Less than	65g
Sat Fat	Less than	25g
Cholesterol	Less than	300mg
Sodium	Less than	2,400mg
Total Carbohydrate		300g
Dietary Fiber		25g

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Welcome to Progressive Eats, our virtual version of a Progressive Dinner Party. This month we’re sharing a Halloween Menu, and our event is hosted by Heather, who blogs at All Roads Lead to the Kitchen. We have dishes that show off the colors associated with Halloween, as well as some cute and creepy ideas. No matter your level of Halloween spirit, you’ll find something delicious to add to your repertoire this season!

If you’re unfamiliar with the concept, a progressive dinner involves going from house to house, enjoying a different course at each location. With Progressive Eats, a theme is chosen each month, members share recipes suitable for a delicious meal or party, and you can hop from blog to blog to check them out.

We have a core group of 12 bloggers, but we will always need substitutes and if there is enough interest would consider additional groups. To see our upcoming themes and how you can participate, please check out the schedule at Creative Culinary or contact Barb for more information.

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