Chocolate Reindeer Pudding Cups (Print View)

Whimsical chocolate pudding cups decorated as reindeer, arranged with festive treats on a dessert board.

# Components:

→ 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)

# Preparation Steps:

01 - Open each pudding cup and apply chocolate frosting to the back of two candy eyes and one red candy. Affix these to the pudding cups 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 centrally on a large serving board or platter.
04 - Surround the pudding cups with mini marshmallows, halved chocolate sandwich cookies, halved strawberries, chocolate-dipped pretzels, brownie bites, and optional holiday candies to create an appealing festive display.
05 - Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Festive and fun holiday presentation
  • Easy to assemble and customize
02 -
  • For a nut-free board ensure all candies and cookies are nut-free and processed in nut-free facilities
  • Use gluten-free pretzels and cookies for a gluten-free version
03 -
  • Use a small dab of frosting to firmly secure candy eyes and noses to prevent slipping
  • Assemble the board just before serving to keep cookies and pretzels crisp
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