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Spooky & Fun Halloween Dessert Ideas to Make at Home with Breyers

Halloween is creeping up fast, and that means it's time for costumes, scary decor, and of course, loads of sweet treats. And if you ask us, dessert is the real star of spooky season — whether you’re throwing a haunted bash or keeping it cozy at home.

The secret to spine-chilling sweet treats is ice cream—and Breyers is your ace up the sleeve for spooktacular Halloween desserts. From graveyard cakes to creepy crawly ice cream sandwiches, we’ve got the perfect recipes to thrill kids and grown-ups alike, and feed a supernatural (and super-hungry) crowd. Ready to serve up some frightfully fun sweets? Let’s get spooky!

Pumpkin Ice Cream Bomb with hot fudge and Breyers Vanilla Ice Cream

1. Pumpkin Ice Cream Bombe

Instead of carving a pumpkin, create an ice cream version! It takes a little planning ahead but the payoff is wickedly good. This festive ice cream bombe layers pound cake, hot fudge, and Breyers Natural Vanilla into a dome, then gets covered with orange whipped topping and finished with a candy stem, leaves, and tendrils. It’s a showstopper for sharing at any Halloween gathering.

Get the recipe: Pumpkin Ice Cream Bombe

2. Mint Chip Spiders

Spiders have never tasted so sweet. To make the coolest creepy-crawly ice cream stacks, you’ll simply need Breyers Mint Chocolate Chip, some round chocolate-covered cream cakes and a little bit of creativity. This treat is perfect to decorate with the kids, and you can swap chocolate sauce “legs” for liquorice sticks, wafers or even candy canes for extra creep factor.

Get the recipe: Mint Chip Spiders

3. Halloween Graveyard Cake

This chillingly scary Halloween dessert layers devil’s food cake, Breyers Extra Creamy Vanilla, and more cake into a spooky stack that freezes into the perfect Halloween centerpiece. The top is frosted to look like a chocolate “graveyard,” complete with cookie tombstones, gummy worms, and even candy “fingers.” Write eerie messages on the cookies with gel and let guests dig in. Every slice is like unearthing a sweet surprise.

Get the recipe: Halloween Graveyard Cake

4. Halloween I Scream Cones

This Halloween, ice cream cones are as boo-tiful as they are tasty. They’re simple enough to prep, and so easy to devour. Just coat wafer cones with melted chocolate, fill with Breyers Natural Vanilla, and drizzle strawberry syrup for that “blood” effect.

Get the recipe: Halloween I Scream Cones

5. Chocolate-covered Caramel Apples

Think caramel apple meets ice cream sundae. These treats swirl apple pie filling into Breyers Extra Creamy Vanilla, then shape the mix into scoopable “apples” on sticks. Each one is dipped in rich fudge, rolled in crunchy toasted pecans, and finished with a drizzle of white chocolate. Make it extra Halloween-ready by tinting the white chocolate drizzle red so it looks like dripping-blood. Serve them over caramel sauce for the ultimate fairground-style dessert with an eek-tastic twist.

Get the recipe: Chocolate-covered Caramel Apples

Tips for Hosting a Terrific Halloween Dessert Party

Turn your table into a full-on fright fest for your Halloween gathering with a few easy tricks and some tasty treats.

Create a DIY Ice Cream Bar

Let your guests build their own dessert. Serve a few crowd-pleasing Breyers flavors, like Natural Vanilla, Non-Dairy Chocolate, and Cookies and Cream, and lay out bowls of spooky toppings, like “ghost teeth” (white chocolate chips) and “zombie dirt” (crushed cookies), so everyone can make their own scream-worthy bowl.

Supercharge your bowl with the best toppings: Toppings to Take Your Ice Cream to the Next Level

Have Kid-Friendly and Adult-Approved Toppings

Have a split table with gummy worms and rainbow sprinkles for the kids, and coffee syrup, sticky caramel, or spiced nuts for the adults. Everyone wins.

Decorate the Scene

Drape your table in cobwebs, add flickering LED candles, and serve your Halloween-themed desserts from cauldrons, coffins, or skeleton hands. For extra flair, add a little dry ice to punch bowls or ice cream stations for foggy, spooky effects.

So, now you know how to put the treat in “trick or treat”. Have fun whipping up these fang-tastic desserts and use Breyers as the base for your scariest creations. Just don’t forget to tag us @breyers on Instagram. We can’t wait to see them!

FAQs

What are some easy Halloween ice cream desserts to make with kids?

The Mint Chip Spiders are a huge hit! They're hands-on and super fun to decorate. The Graveyard Cake is also a great group project for kids and adults to assemble together.

Can I prep Halloween ice cream treats ahead of time?

Yes! Ice cream bombes, ice cream cakes, and spider sandwiches can all be made ahead and stored in the freezer. Simply add your decorations or toppings right before serving.

Which Breyers flavors work best for spooky-themed desserts?

Vanilla is super versatile (and perfect for layered treats), while Mint Chocolate Chip and Cookies and Cream bring bold flavor and color contrast. Chocolate and Natural Strawberry are also great for moody, eery or dark-themed desserts!

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