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A spooky bowl of blood-red velvet popcorn topped with a drizzle of dark red syrup, garnished with gummy worms and edible blood splatters, on a black slate board

Halloween Bloody Red Velvet Popcorn

  • Author: Maria
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 10-12 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Halloween Bloody Red Velvet Popcorn is a spooky and delicious treat perfect for Halloween parties. This creepy carnival snack combines the rich, velvety flavor of red velvet with crunchy popcorn, topped with blood-like syrup for a frightful visual appeal. An easy-to-make, crowd-pleasing dessert that’s sure to impress your guests with its creepy look and decadent taste.

Ingredients

Scale
  • 1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter
  • 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
  • 2 oz (55g) cream cheese, softened
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 tbsp cocoa powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 cup (30g) red food coloring (gel preferred)
  • 8 cups freshly popped popcorn
  • White chocolate or candy melts (optional for drizzling)
  • Edible blood-like syrup or red frosting (for creepy blood effect)

Instructions

  1. In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the granulated sugar and stir until smooth and bubbly. Mix in the cream cheese, stirring until fully incorporated. Remove from heat and add the vanilla extract, cocoa powder, salt, and red food coloring. Stir well to ensure the vibrant red hue and velvety flavor.
  2. Pour the warm red velvet mixture over the freshly popped popcorn in a large mixing bowl. Gently stir to evenly coat each piece of popcorn with the vivid red velvet sauce. Drizzle white chocolate or candy melts over the popcorn and swirl for an extra creepy blood-dripping appearance if desired.
  3. Transfer the coated popcorn onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Drizzle with edible blood syrup or red frosting to create a dripping blood effect. Chill for 15-20 minutes to set the coating and achieve a spooky visual.

Notes

  • For an authentic blood effect, use red food coloring gel for intense color and edible blood syrup for realistic blood drips.
  • Store in an airtight container for 2-3 days for optimal crunch and color retention.
  • Enhance presentation by serving in themed buckets or jars with Halloween decorations.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Stovetop, Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup
  • Calories: 210 Kcal
  • Sugar: 15g
  • Sodium: 70mg
  • Fat: 13g
  • Saturated Fat: 8g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 22g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 35mg

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