Sand Pudding Cups are so festive and perfect for pool parties and more. Delicious pudding is topped with a cute beach scene making these fun to eat.
These Sand Pudding Cups are so fun to make and an easy no bake dessert recipe. The creamy pudding with the cookie crumbs makes this beach inspired sand pail treat full of flavor. It is such an Easy Vanilla Pudding Dessert.
Why We Love This Recipe
Not only does the pudding taste amazing but the individual cups are so cute. The crushed cookies on top resembles sand and the candy and teddy grahams swimming complete the look.
Kids will go crazy over these sand pudding cups. These would be perfect for end of school parties, pool parties, birthday parties or anytime you just want a really cute treat.
Ingredients
- Instant vanilla or white chocolate pudding mix – Try our Homemade Vanilla Pudding
- Whipped Topping. You can use store bought or Homemade Whipped Cream Recipe.
- Golden Oreo Cookies. This creates the look of sand.
- Candy. We used Gummy Sea Creatures, Gummy Stars or Shells and Teddy Grahams.
How to Make Sand Pudding Cups
Step 1. Combine pudding mix and milk – In a medium bowl, add cold milk. Sprinkle pudding over top and whisk until well combined.
Step 2. Once combined, place in the refrigerator about 10 minutes or until set.
Step 3. Next, fold in the cool whip until well combined.
Step 4. Fill the cups. Add pudding mixture to glasses or cups.
Step 5. Crush the cookies and add to each plastic cup to create the sand.
Step 6. Add candy and place a teddy graham to make it look like it is floating. Then serve and enjoy!
Storage
If you have leftovers, store covered in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Sand Cup Tips
- Use Food Processor – We like to use a food processor to crush the cookies because it is so quick and easy.
- Crush with a Rolling Pin – However, if you don’t have a food processor, you can also crush the cookies in a zip lock bag and rolling pin.
- Layer Ingredients – Add a small portion of the pudding and the the cookie crumbs. Then continue until the cup is full.
- Oreo – Leave cream filling in Oreos when crushing them.
- Dark Oreo – For the speckle sand look, crush in some dark Oreos.
- Vanilla Wafers – You can vanilla wafers instead of Oreos. Graham Crackers is another great option.
- Cream Cheese – You can also do a cream cheese mixture with cream cheese butter and powdered sugar.
- Plastic Cups – Divide the mixture in 8 oz clear plastic cups. It is the perfect size for kids hands and you can get about 15 sand cup to share.
How long will Pudding Cups Last?
These pudding cups can be made in advance. I would make them no longer than 2 days in advance of serving them.
Topping Ideas
- Umbrella
- Swedish Fish
- Teddy Grahams
- Gummy Lifesaver
- Fruit
More Pudding Cups to Try
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Sand Pudding Cups
Ingredients
For the Sand Cups:
- 12 Golden Oreo Cookies
- 1 Box Instant Vanilla Pudding Milk (3.4 ounces)
- 2 cups Milk
- 8 ounces Whipped Topping (thawed)
For the Toppings:
- 24 Gummy Stars
- 12 Gummy Rings
- 12 Teddy Grahams
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Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together 1 box (3.4 ounces) instant vanilla pudding mix and 2 cups milk for about 2 minutes, or until the pudding begins to thicken.
- Refrigerate the pudding mixture for about 10 minutes, or until set.
- Once the pudding has set, gently fold in 8 ounces thawed whipped topping until evenly combined.
- Refrigerate the pudding mixture for another 20 minutes to chill.
- While the pudding chills, place 12 Golden Oreo cookies in a food processor or blender. Pulse until the cookies are finely crushed and resemble sand.
- To assemble the sand cups, spoon the pudding mixture into 12 small cups, filling each cup about ⅓ full.
- Add a layer of crushed Golden Oreos to each cup.
- Repeat the pudding and cookie layers until all 12 cups are filled.
- Top each cup with 2 gummy stars, 1 gummy ring, and 1 Teddy Graham.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve.
