Save to Pinterest A whimsical and festive dessert board featuring chocolate pudding cups decorated as reindeer, surrounded by an array of delicious treats&mdashperfect for holiday gatherings or family fun.
This dessert board is always a hit at our holiday parties&mdashkids especially love decorating the pudding cups as reindeer.
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 e.g. 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 Our family loves gathering around this dessert board&mdashit brings everyone together for some festive fun and 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 possible allergens.
Nutritional Information
Calories: 290 Total Fat: 9 g Carbohydrates: 47 g Protein: 4 g (per serving based on one pudding cup plus accompaniments)
Save to Pinterest This dessert board is the perfect finishing touch for any holiday celebration&mdasheasy, fun, and delicious.
Common Recipe Questions
- → How can I make the reindeer faces stay on the pudding cups?
Use a small amount of chocolate frosting as an adhesive to attach the candy eyes, red noses, and pretzel antlers securely onto each pudding cup.
- → Can I prepare this dessert board ahead of time?
Yes, decorate the pudding cups and assemble the board shortly before serving. Cover and refrigerate to keep everything fresh until ready.
- → What are good substitute fruits for strawberries on the board?
Seasonal fruits like raspberries, blueberries, or mandarin orange segments work well as flavorful and colorful alternatives.
- → Is this dessert suitable for gluten-free diets?
Yes, by selecting gluten-free cookies and pretzels, you can enjoy this sweet board while accommodating gluten restrictions.
- → How can children participate in making this dessert?
Kids can help decorate the pudding cups by attaching candy eyes, noses, and pretzel antlers, making it a fun and interactive activity.
- → What allergen considerations should I keep in mind?
This dessert contains milk, gluten, soy, and possible traces of nuts depending on ingredients. Check labels carefully if allergies are a concern.