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.
I enjoyed making this chocolate reindeer pudding cups board with my family and watching the kids delight in creating their own reindeer faces.
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 This dessert board became a favorite at our holiday gatherings and sparked wonderful family moments of creativity and fun.
Required Tools
Large serving board or platter, small knife (to halve cookies and fruit), and 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.
Save Enjoy this festive dessert board as a sweet and creative centerpiece for your holiday celebrations.
Kitchen Tips & Answers
- → How do you decorate the pudding cups to look like reindeer?
Attach two candy eyes and a red candy nose to each pudding cup using chocolate frosting. Break mini pretzels in half and insert them as antlers on top.
- → Can I use store-bought pudding cups for this dessert?
Yes, store-bought pudding cups work perfectly and save prep time, but homemade pudding cups can add a personal touch.
- → What treats can accompany the pudding cups on the board?
Arrange mini marshmallows, halved chocolate sandwich cookies, fresh strawberries, chocolate-dipped pretzels, brownie bites, and assorted candies around the pudding cups for a festive look.
- → Are there any allergen considerations for this board?
This setup contains milk, gluten, soy, and possible nuts depending on candies and cookies. Check labels carefully for allergen info.
- → Can kids help decorate the pudding cups?
Absolutely! This is a fun and easy decorating activity that children can enjoy participating in during holiday gatherings.
- → How long does the preparation take?
It takes about 30 minutes to assemble and decorate the pudding cups and arrange the board for serving.