Chocolate Reindeer Pudding Cups (Printer View)

Festive chocolate pudding cups decorated as reindeer with assorted treats for holiday boards.

# What you'll need:

→ 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)

# Method:

01 - Open each pudding cup and 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 and gently insert two halves into the top of each pudding cup to create antlers.
03 - Place the decorated pudding cups at 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 optional candies to create a festive display.
05 - Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Whimsical and festive dessert perfect for the holidays
  • Fun activity for kids to help decorate
02 -
  • Use gluten-free pretzels and cookies for a gluten-free version
  • Ensure candies and cookies are nut-free for a nut-free board
03 -
  • Use fresh candy eyes for the best appearance
  • Break pretzels carefully to avoid too many crumbs
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