Save 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.
Kids can help decorate the pudding cups for a fun activity.
Ingredients
- Chocolate Pudding Cups: 8 individual chocolate pudding cups (store-bought or homemade)
- Chocolate Pudding Cups: 16 mini pretzels (for antlers)
- Chocolate Pudding Cups: 8 red candy-coated chocolates (for noses, e.g., M&Ms)
- Chocolate Pudding Cups: 16 candy eyes
- Chocolate Pudding Cups: 2 tbsp chocolate frosting (for attaching decorations)
- Board Accompaniments: 1 cup mini marshmallows
- Board Accompaniments: 1 cup chocolate sandwich cookies, halved
- Board Accompaniments: 1 cup fresh strawberries, halved
- Board Accompaniments: 1 cup chocolate-dipped pretzels
- Board Accompaniments: 1 cup brownie bites
- Board Accompaniments: 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.
Save Kids can help decorate the pudding cups for a fun activity.
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
Calories: 290 Total Fat: 9 g Carbohydrates: 47 g Protein: 4 g
Save This festive dessert board is perfect for creating joyful memories with your loved ones during the holidays.
Recipe FAQs
- → How do I make the reindeer decorations?
Attach candy eyes and a red candy nose to each pudding cup using chocolate frosting. Break mini pretzels in half and insert as antlers.
- → What treats complement the pudding cups on the board?
Arrange mini marshmallows, chocolate sandwich cookies, strawberries, chocolate-dipped pretzels, brownie bites, and holiday candies around the pudding cups.
- → Can this board be made nut-free?
Yes, use nut-free candies and cookies processed in nut-free facilities and ensure all ingredients are nut-free.
- → What are some substitutions for seasonal fruits?
Instead of strawberries, you can use other seasonal fruits like sliced apples, grapes, or mandarin oranges.
- → How long does preparation take?
It takes about 30 minutes to decorate and assemble the board, with no cooking required.