Chocolate Reindeer Pudding Cups (Printable Version)

A festive board featuring chocolate pudding cups decorated as reindeer, surrounded by delicious holiday treats.

# What You'll Need:

→ Chocolate Pudding Cups

01 - 8 individual chocolate pudding cups, store-bought or homemade
02 - 16 mini pretzels, for antlers
03 - 8 red candy-coated chocolates (e.g., M&Ms) for noses
04 - 16 candy eyes
05 - 2 tablespoons chocolate frosting, for attaching decorations

→ 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

# Steps to Follow:

01 - Open each pudding cup carefully. Dab a small amount of chocolate frosting on the back of two candy eyes and one red candy. Attach these to each cup to form reindeer faces.
02 - Break each mini pretzel in half to create antlers and gently insert two antlers into the top of each pudding cup.
03 - Place the decorated pudding cups centrally on a large serving board or platter.
04 - Surround the pudding cups with mini marshmallows, halved cookies, halved strawberries, chocolate-dipped pretzels, brownie bites, and optional candies, forming an attractive holiday display.
05 - Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Fun and festive holiday treat
  • Easy to assemble with minimal cooking
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 love helping decorate so make it a family activity
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