Save on Pinterest 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 was a hit at our last holiday party and brought everyone together decorating the reindeer 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 on Pinterest Kids especially love helping to decorate the pudding cups and it makes the holidays even more joyful.
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
Save on Pinterest This dessert board is sure to impress guests and become a holiday favorite year after year.
Recipe Questions & Answers
- → How do you create the reindeer faces on the pudding cups?
Use chocolate frosting to attach candy eyes and a red candy nose to each pudding cup. Break mini pretzels in half and insert as antlers on top.
- → Can the board be made nut-free?
Yes, choose nut-free candies and cookies processed in nut-free facilities to ensure the board is safe for those with nut allergies.
- → What are good alternatives to strawberries on the board?
Seasonal fruits like mandarin slices, grapes, or apple slices work well as fresh, colorful substitutes.
- → Is this board suitable for gluten-free diets?
It can be adapted by using gluten-free pretzels and cookies when assembling the board.
- → How long can the board be prepared in advance?
The decorated cups and treats can be arranged ahead of time and refrigerated until serving to maintain freshness.
- → What tools are needed to prepare the board?
A large serving board or platter, a small knife to halve cookies and fruits, and a spatula or spoon for frosting are recommended.