Beach Pudding Pails
We’re bringing the beach to dessert time with these fun and easy Beach Pudding Pails! Made with Wooden Spoon® Macadamia Nut Cookie Dough, layers of creamy vanilla and chocolate pudding, and colorful chocolate seashells, these adorable treats are perfect for summer parties, pool days, birthdays, or anytime you’re dreaming of the beach.
The cookie crumbs create the perfect “sand,” while the chocolate seashells add a playful touch that kids and adults alike will love. Best of all, they’re easy to assemble and can be made ahead of time.
Servings: 6-8 Beach Pudding Pails
Ingredients
Cookie Sand
- 18 cubes Wooden Spoon® Macadamia Nut Cookie Dough
Pudding Layers
- 1 package vanilla instant pudding
- 1 package chocolate instant pudding
- Milk, as directed on pudding packages
Chocolate Seashell Decorations
- White melting chocolate or candy melts
- Red food coloring
- Yellow food coloring
- Blue food coloring
Supplies
- Seashell candy molds
- Small beach pails or clear dessert cups
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Make It Happen
Step 1
Preheat the oven according to the Wooden Spoon® Cookie Dough package directions. Place the cookie dough cubes on a baking sheet and bake until golden brown and fully baked. Allow the cookies to cool completely.
Step 2
Place the cooled cookies into a food processor and pulse until they become fine crumbs that resemble beach sand. Set aside.
Step 3
Prepare both the vanilla and chocolate pudding according to the package directions. Place in the refrigerator while you prepare the decorations.
Step 4
Melt the white chocolate according to package directions. Divide the melted chocolate into three bowls and tint them red, yellow, and blue. Spoon the colored chocolate into seashell molds and place in the freezer for 10-15 minutes, or until fully set. Carefully remove the seashells from the molds.
Step 5
Add a layer of cookie crumbs to the bottom of each pail or dessert cup. Spoon in a layer of vanilla pudding followed by a layer of chocolate pudding. Repeat the layers until the containers are nearly full. Finish with a generous layer of cookie crumbs on top to create the look of sandy beaches.
Step 6
Arrange the colorful chocolate seashells on top of the cookie sand. Serve chilled and enjoy your edible beach creation!
Storage Information
Store assembled pudding pails covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. For the best appearance, we recommend adding the chocolate seashell decorations shortly before serving. The cookie sand will soften slightly as it sits, but the flavor will still be delicious.
