Pin this 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.
This recipe brings joy to our holiday season with an interactive and delicious board everyone enjoys decorating and eating together
Ingredients
- Chocolate Pudding Cups: 8 individual chocolate pudding cups (store-bought or homemade)
- Antlers: 16 mini pretzels
- Noses: 8 red candy-coated chocolates (for example, M&Ms)
- Eyes: 16 candy eyes
- 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 this Our family loves gathering around to decorate these pudding cups together; it has become a treasured holiday ritual for creating sweet memories.
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 this This festive dessert board is sure to brighten any holiday party with ease and creativity
Recipe FAQs
- → How are the reindeer faces created on the pudding cups?
Candy eyes and red candy-coated chocolates are attached with chocolate frosting, while mini pretzels broken in half form antlers.
- → What treats accompany the pudding cups on the board?
The board includes mini marshmallows, halved chocolate sandwich cookies, fresh strawberries, chocolate-dipped pretzels, brownie bites, and assorted candies.
- → Can this be adapted for nut-free or gluten-free diets?
Yes, by selecting nut-free candies and cookies processed in nut-free facilities and swapping pretzels and cookies for gluten-free versions.
- → Is any cooking required for this dish?
No cooking is needed; the pudding cups are store-bought or pre-made, and decorations are assembled directly on them.
- → What tools are recommended for assembling this display?
A large serving board or platter, small knife to halve cookies and fruits, and a small spatula or spoon for frosting application are useful.