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.
This dessert board has quickly become a holiday favorite in my family's celebrations. Watching the kids create their own reindeer faces is always a highlight.
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Ingredients
- Chocolate Pudding Cups: 8 individual chocolate pudding cups (store-bought or homemade), 16 mini pretzels (for antlers), 8 red candy-coated chocolates (for noses e.g. M&Ms), 16 candy eyes, 2 tbsp chocolate frosting (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)
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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 has brought many joyful family moments especially while decorating with kids who enjoy making their own reindeer pudding cups.
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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 per serving (one pudding cup plus accompaniments)
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This festive dessert board is a hit at holiday gatherings making both prep and presentation easy and enjoyable.
Common recipe questions
- → How do I make the reindeer faces on the pudding cups?
Use chocolate frosting to attach candy eyes and red candy noses to each pudding cup. Insert broken pretzel pieces as antlers on top.
- → Can I prepare the dessert board in advance?
You can assemble the decorated pudding cups ahead of time and refrigerate them. Arrange the accompaniments just before serving for freshness.
- → What are good substitutes for the red candy noses?
Mini strawberries, red gumdrops, or red fruit candies can replace red candy-coated chocolates as noses.
- → How can I make this board gluten-free?
Use gluten-free pretzels and cookies to keep the board suitable for gluten-sensitive guests.
- → Is this dessert suitable for kids to help with?
Absolutely! Kids can have fun decorating the pudding cups by placing the eyes, noses, and pretzel antlers.
- → Are there nut-free options for the board treats?
Choose candies and cookies processed in nut-free facilities to ensure the board is safe for nut allergies.
