Pin It A whimsical and festive dessert board featuring chocolate pudding cups decorated as reindeer surrounded by an array of delicious treats—perfect for holiday gatherings or family fun.
My family loves assembling these chocolate reindeer pudding cups together making holiday prep an enjoyable activity for all ages.
Ingredients
- Chocolate Pudding Cups: 8 individual chocolate pudding cups (store-bought or homemade)
- Mini Pretzels: 16 (for antlers)
- Red Candy-Coated Chocolates: 8 (for noses eg M&Ms)
- Candy Eyes: 16
- Chocolate Frosting: 2 tbsp (for attaching decorations)
- Board Accompaniments: 1 cup mini marshmallows, 1 cup chocolate sandwich cookies halved, 1 cup fresh strawberries halved, 1 cup chocolate-dipped pretzels, 1 cup brownie bites, 1 cup assorted holiday candies (optional)
Instructions
- Step 1:
- Carefully open each pudding cup. Dab a small amount of chocolate frosting on the back of two candy eyes and one red candy. Attach them to each pudding cup to create reindeer faces.
- Step 2:
- Break each mini pretzel in half to form antlers. Gently insert two antlers into the top of each pudding cup.
- Step 3:
- Arrange the decorated pudding cups in the center of a large serving board or platter.
- Step 4:
- Surround the pudding cups with mini marshmallows cookies strawberries chocolate-dipped pretzels brownie bites and candies creating an attractive festive display.
- Step 5:
- Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
Pin It Building this dessert board is a delightful family moment especially when kids join in decorating the pudding cups.
Required Tools
Large serving board or platter small knife to halve cookies and fruit small spatula or spoon for frosting
Allergen Information
Contains milk (pudding chocolate) gluten (cookies pretzels brownies) soy and possible nuts (depending on candy and cookies) Always check ingredient labels for possible allergens
Nutritional Information
Per serving based on one pudding cup plus accompaniments Calories 290 Total Fat 9 g Carbohydrates 47 g Protein 4 g
Pin It This recipe brings joy and festive cheer to your holiday celebrations with minimal effort.
Recipe FAQs
- → How do I make the reindeer faces on the pudding cups?
Use candy eyes, red candy-coated chocolates for noses, and mini pretzels broken in half as antlers, attaching them with chocolate frosting for stability.
- → Can I prepare this board ahead of time?
Yes, you can assemble the pudding cups and decorations, then cover and refrigerate until needed to keep everything fresh.
- → What substitutions work well for the board treats?
Feel free to swap strawberries for other seasonal fruits or use gluten-free pretzels and cookies to suit dietary preferences.
- → Is this suitable for kids to help with?
Absolutely! Decorating the pudding cups with candy and pretzels is a fun, hands-on activity perfect for children.
- → Are there allergen considerations?
This board contains milk, gluten, soy, and possible nuts depending on the candies; always check ingredient labels carefully.