Save 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 always brings joy to our holiday celebrations, and the kids love helping to decorate the pudding cups.
Ingredients
- Chocolate Pudding Cups: 8 individual chocolate pudding cups (store-bought or homemade)
- Chocolate Pudding Cups: 16 mini pretzels (for antlers)
- Chocolate Pudding Cups: 8 red candy-coated chocolates (for noses, e.g., M&Ms)
- Chocolate Pudding Cups: 16 candy eyes
- Chocolate Pudding Cups: 2 tbsp chocolate frosting (for attaching decorations)
- Board Accompaniments: 1 cup mini marshmallows
- Board Accompaniments: 1 cup chocolate sandwich cookies, halved
- Board Accompaniments: 1 cup fresh strawberries, halved
- Board Accompaniments: 1 cup chocolate-dipped pretzels
- Board Accompaniments: 1 cup brownie bites
- Board Accompaniments: 1 cup assorted holiday candies (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 Our family gathers around this board each holiday, sharing laughter and making memories as the kids decorate the pudding cups.
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
Save This dessert board is as delightful to make as it is to eat, making it a perfect holiday treat.
Recipe Questions & Answers
- → How do I make the reindeer antlers for the pudding cups?
Break mini pretzels in half and gently insert two halves into the top of each pudding cup to mimic antlers.
- → What can I use to attach the candy decorations?
Chocolate frosting works well to secure candy eyes and red candies onto the pudding cups.
- → Can I prepare the board in advance?
Yes, decorate and arrange the pudding cups ahead of time, then cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
- → Are there alternatives for the strawberry garnish?
Seasonal fruits like raspberries or sliced apples can replace strawberries for variety.
- → How can I make this dessert board nut-free?
Choose candies and cookies processed in nut-free facilities and verify all ingredients to avoid cross-contamination.
- → Is this suitable for a gluten-free diet?
Use gluten-free pretzels and cookies to ensure the board meets gluten-free requirements.