Save to Pinterest 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 love how this chocolate reindeer pudding cups board brings kids and adults together for a joyful holiday activity that tastes delicious too
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
- Chocolate Sandwich Cookies: 1 cup halved
- Fresh Strawberries: 1 cup halved
- Chocolate-&dipped Pretzels: 1 cup
- Brownie Bites: 1 cup
- Assorted Holiday Candies: 1 cup (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 to Pinterest This dessert board always brings my family together, creating joyful moments of decorating and savoring festive treats.
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 allergens
Nutritional Information
Calories 290 Total Fat 9 g Carbohydrates 47 g Protein 4 g
Save to Pinterest This pudding cups board is a perfect blend of creativity and taste that makes any holiday gathering extra special
Recipe Questions & Answers
- → How do I make the reindeer decorations stand on pudding cups?
Break mini pretzels in half and gently insert two halves into the top of each pudding cup to simulate antlers, securing candy eyes and noses with chocolate frosting.
- → Can I prepare the board ahead of time?
Yes, you can assemble the board and refrigerate it until ready to serve to keep the pudding cups fresh and decorations intact.
- → What treats complement the chocolate pudding cups?
Arrange mini marshmallows, chocolate sandwich cookies, strawberries, chocolate-dipped pretzels, brownie bites, and holiday candies around the cups for a festive contrast.
- → Are there allergen considerations to keep in mind?
Yes, check labels for milk, gluten, soy, and nuts in ingredients. For nut-free or gluten-free versions, choose suitable candy and cookie alternatives.
- → Is this board suitable for kids to help decorate?
Absolutely. Decorating the pudding cups is a fun, hands-on activity kids will enjoy during holiday gatherings.