Sand Pudding Dessert Cups
Sand Pudding Dessert Cups are a fun and whimsical treat that brings the beach straight to your kitchen! Perfect for summer gatherings, birthday parties, or themed events, these vibrant dessert cups combine creamy vanilla pudding with crunchy cookie “sand” and colorful gummy sea creatures. With just a few simple ingredients and minimal prep time, you can create a delightful dessert that’s sure to impress both kids and adults alike. The playful layers and decorations make these cups not only delicious but also an eye-catching centerpiece for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 3.4 oz Instant Vanilla Pudding
- 2 cups milk
- 8 oz whipped topping (thawed)
- Blue food coloring
- 6–8 Vanilla Sandwich Cookies (crushed)
- Gummy sea creatures
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine cold milk and a few drops of blue food coloring until the desired ocean hue is reached.
- Add the instant vanilla pudding mix and whisk until smooth.
- Chill the mixture in the refrigerator for about 10 minutes until it thickens.
- Gently fold in the thawed whipped topping until fully combined.
- Layer the pudding in individual dessert cups, returning them to the fridge for another 20 minutes to chill.
- Crush cookies into fine crumbs using a food processor or resealable plastic bag to create the "sand."
- Spoon crushed cookies on top of each cup and decorate with gummy sea creatures.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
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