Chocolate Reindeer Pudding Cups (Printable)

Festive chocolate cups decorated as reindeer with marshmallows, cookies, and berries on a seasonal board.

# Ingredient list:

→ Chocolate Pudding Cups

01 - 8 individual chocolate pudding cups
02 - 16 mini pretzels
03 - 8 red candy-coated chocolates (e.g., M&Ms)
04 - 16 candy eyes
05 - 2 tablespoons chocolate frosting

→ Board Accompaniments

06 - 1 cup mini marshmallows
07 - 1 cup chocolate sandwich cookies, halved
08 - 1 cup fresh strawberries, halved
09 - 1 cup chocolate-dipped pretzels
10 - 1 cup brownie bites
11 - 1 cup assorted holiday candies (optional)

# Cooking steps:

01 - Open each pudding cup carefully. Dab chocolate frosting on the back of two candy eyes and one red candy, then affix them onto each pudding cup to create reindeer faces.
02 - Break each mini pretzel in half. Gently insert two halves into the top of each pudding cup to form antlers.
03 - Place the decorated pudding cups in the center of a large serving board or platter.
04 - Surround the pudding cups with mini marshmallows, halved cookies, halved strawberries, chocolate-dipped pretzels, brownie bites, and holiday candies to create an appealing festive display.
05 - Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.

# Expert advice:

01 -
  • Festive and fun presentation
  • Easy to assemble and share
02 -
  • For a nut-free board ensure all candies and cookies are nut-free and processed in nut-free facilities
  • Swap strawberries for other seasonal fruits as desired
03 -
  • Use gluten-free pretzels and cookies for a gluten-free version
  • Kids can help decorate the pudding cups for a fun activity
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