Description
These Festive Christmas Dessert Cups are the perfect easy holiday treat! Creamy vanilla pudding layered with whipped cream and topped with festive sprinkles and fresh berries make these individual desserts both beautiful and delicious. Perfect for Christmas parties or family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package (3.4 oz) instant vanilla pudding mix
- 2 cups cold milk
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 tbsp powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Red and green sprinkles
- Fresh berries (strawberries, raspberries)
- 6–8 clear glass dessert cups
Instructions
- Prepare the dessert cups by arranging glass cups on a clean workspace
- Whisk together pudding mix and milk until thickened (about 2 minutes)
- Spoon pudding evenly into each cup, filling halfway
- Sprinkle red and green sprinkles over pudding layer
- Whip heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla until stiff peaks form
- Pipe or spoon whipped cream over each pudding layer
- Garnish with fresh berries and serve chilled
Notes
- Can be prepared up to 24 hours in advance – add toppings just before serving
- For variation, try chocolate or butterscotch pudding instead of vanilla
- Crushed candy canes or chocolate shavings make excellent alternative toppings
- Best served chilled for optimal texture and flavor
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 220 Kcal
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Christmas dessert cups, holiday pudding cups, easy Christmas desserts, festive individual desserts, Christmas party treats