Chocolate Pudding Pie Spider Recipe

A Spooky Treat from My Kitchen

Hello, my dear! Come sit. Let’s make something fun. Today we are making chocolate pudding pie spiders. I love this recipe. It is easy and a little silly. Perfect for a party or just a rainy day.

My grandson Max helped me invent these. We wanted a spooky snack. He said spiders should be chocolate. I agreed! Doesn’t that smell amazing? The chocolate pudding is so rich. It makes the whole kitchen sweet.

Why We Make Food Fun

This matters more than you think. Making food fun is a little act of love. It turns a simple snack into a happy memory. I still laugh at Max’s messy, chocolatey face.

It also gets kids excited about cooking. When you play with your food, you learn. You see how things come together. What was your favorite food to play with as a kid? Tell me in the comments.

Let’s Get Our Paws Dirty

First, make the pudding. Just follow the box. Pour it into the little pie crusts. Pop them in the fridge to set. Now for the fun part!

Crush the Oreos in a bag. You can use a rolling pin. Or just your hands! Fun fact: The Oreo filling is not really cream. It is mostly sugar and oil! Then, cut your licorice into legs. You need eight per spider.

The Magic of Topping It Off

Pull your pies from the fridge. The pudding should be firm. Sprinkle the crushed Oreos on top. This is the “dirt” your spider lives in. Press the licorice legs into the sides.

Add three red hots for eyes. And there you go! A silly, scary spider. Would you use red hots or something else for eyes? I think M&Ms could work too.

A Little Secret About Sweets

Here is another “why this matters.” Sharing treats brings people together. It is not just about eating sugar. It is about the smiles and the “wows.” That connection is the real treat.

Keep your spider pies cold until you serve them. The pudding stays nice and firm. I promise they will be a hit. What is your go-to treat for a party? I am always looking for new ideas.

Ingredients:

Ingredient	Amount	Notes
Mini graham cracker pie crusts	6
Chocolate pudding mix	1 (3.9 oz) box
Milk	2 cups
Crushed Oreos	1 cup	For decoration/texture
Red candy (e.g., red hots)	As needed	For spider eyes/decoration
Black licorice rope or wheels	As needed	For spider legs

My Spooky Chocolate Pudding Pie Spiders

Hello, my dear! Come sit at the table. Let’s make something fun. These little spider pies always make me smile. I remember my grandson’s face when he first saw them. He giggled so much! They are perfect for a Halloween party. Or just a silly Tuesday. The best part? They are so easy. You can make them together. Let’s create some sweet, spooky memories.

Step 1: First, make your chocolate pudding. Follow the directions on the box. Just whisk it with cold milk. Doesn’t that smell amazing? Pour it right into your mini pie crusts. Be careful not to spill. I still laugh at that time I got pudding on my apron. Pop them in the fridge to set. This takes a little patience.

Step 2: While you wait, crush the Oreos. Put them in a ziploc bag. Seal it tight! Now, gently tap them with a rolling pin. You want them to look like dirt. (A hard-learned tip: don’t hit them too hard! The bag can burst. What a mess that was.)

Step 3: Now, the spider legs! Unravel your licorice wheels. Cut them into pieces. Each piece should be about as long as your thumb. You need eight legs for each spider. Why eight legs? Share below! It makes them look real. Well, as real as a candy spider can look!

Step 4: Take your pies from the fridge. Sprinkle the Oreo “dirt” on top. Press the licorice legs into the sides. Four on each side. Finally, give your spider three red eyes. Just press the red hots into the front. Aren’t they cute? Keep them cold until it’s time to eat. Then, watch them disappear!

Cook Time: 4–6 hours (chilling)
Total Time: 4 hours 15 minutes
Yield: 6 servings
Category: Dessert, Halloween

Three Fun Twists on Our Spider Pies

You can change these up, you know. Cooking is about playing. Here are some ideas I’ve tried. They were all a big hit. My neighbor loved the minty one.

Peanut Butter Bug: Use peanut butter pudding instead. Press peanut butter cups on top for eyes.

Minty Monster: Make mint chocolate pudding. Use green candy melts for scary eyes.

Berry Spider: Use vanilla pudding and mix in mashed strawberries. Legs made of purple fruit leather!

Which one would you try first? Comment below!

Serving Your Creations

Place each pie on a little napkin. It looks so festive. You could add a dollop of whipped cream “web.” Or scatter more red hots like bugs on the table. For drinks, I think cold milk is perfect. It’s a classic pairing. For the grown-ups, a cup of coffee with a splash of Irish cream is cozy. It balances the sweet chocolate so nicely. Which would you choose tonight? I’d pick the milk. It reminds me of being a kid again.

Keeping Your Spiders Snug and Fresh

These little pies are best kept cold. Just pop them in the fridge right away. They will stay happy for about two days. Cover them loosely with plastic wrap so they don’t pick up other fridge smells.

You can make the whole batch ahead of time. That’s the best part! I remember making these for my grandson’s party. I made them the night before. It made the busy party day so much calmer.

Why does this matter? A little planning makes cooking fun, not frantic. You get to enjoy your own party too. I do not recommend freezing them, as the pudding can get watery.

Have you ever tried storing a dessert this way? Share your tips below!

Spider Pie Troubleshooting

Is your pudding too runny? Make sure you whisk it well. Let it chill in the fridge for the full time on the box. A firm pudding holds the legs better.

Are the licorice legs too stiff? I once used very old licorice. It was hard to cut! Softer, fresh licorice is much easier to work with. You can briefly warm it in your hands.

Did the Oreo crumbs get soggy? Top your pies just before serving. This keeps the “dirt” looking crunchy and fresh. Why does this matter? Fixing small problems builds your kitchen confidence. And it makes your food taste and look its very best.

Which of these little problems have you run into before?

Your Spider Pie Questions, Answered

Q: Can I make this gluten-free? A: Yes! Use gluten-free pie crusts and cookies. Check your pudding mix label too.

Q: How far ahead can I make them? A: You can assemble them a full day ahead. Keep them covered in the fridge.

Q: I don’t have red hots. What else can I use? A: Red jelly beans or M&M’s work great. Use your favorite red candy.

Q: Can I make one big pie instead? A: Absolutely. Use a regular 9-inch graham cracker crust. Just add more legs and eyes!

Q: Any fun extra tip? A: A fun fact: The first chocolate pudding recipe was printed in a cookbook in 1841! For extra creep, use green candy for spider eyes.

Which of these tips will you try first?

From My Kitchen to Yours

I hope you have as much fun with these as I do. They always bring smiles. Cooking is about making memories, not just meals.

I would love to see your creepy creations. Share a picture of your spider family. Let me know how your family liked them.

Have you tried this recipe? Tag us on Pinterest @TessasKitchenNook! Happy cooking!

—Tessa Hammond.