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Lucky Charms Pudding Cups

Looking for a fun and festive dessert to celebrate St. Patrick's Day? These Lucky Charms Pudding Cups are the perfect treat to add a touch of magic to your celebration. With their vibrant green pudding, fluffy whipped cream, and colorful Lucky Charms topping, they’re sure to be a hit with both kids and adults alike.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Inactive Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 cups
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 292
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3.4 oz package vanilla Jello instant pudding
  • 2 cups cold milk
  • 8 oz tub of frozen whipped topping thawed at room temperature
  • Green gel food coloring
  • Lucky Charms cereal for garnishing

Method
 

Instructions:
  1. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the vanilla pudding mix and cold milk. Use a whisk or an electric hand mixer and blend for 2-3 minutes until well combined.
  2. Place the bowl in the refrigerator for about 5-10 minutes to let the pudding firm up.
  3. Once the pudding is set, remove it from the refrigerator and gently fold in half of the thawed whipped topping using a rubber spatula until fully combined.
  4. Gradually add green gel food coloring until you achieve your desired shade of green.
  5. Fill each cup ¾ full with the green pudding mixture. Top with the remaining whipped topping, spreading it gently to the edges of the cups with a spoon.
  6. Place the cups back in the refrigerator until you’re ready to serve them.
  7. Sprinkle Lucky Charms cereal on top of each cup for a fun and colorful garnish. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • Be sure to use instant pudding mix, not the cook-and-serve kind, to ensure the mixture sets properly.
  • For the best texture and taste, make sure to chill the pudding cups after assembling them.
  • For best results, don’t sprinkle the Lucky Charms on the cups until you’re ready to serve. I find they can get soggy in the refrigerator after a while. 
  • If you need to transport these cups, place them on a large baking sheet to keep them stable and secure.