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If you grew up on the classic creamy pop, this Jello Pudding Pop Recipe will take you back! Only a few ingredients and ready to pop in the freezer in less than ten minutes. A perfect treat with a variety of flavors to enjoy!
If you grew up in the 80’s or 90’s, then you had to have had a pudding pop. I LOVED pudding pops. They were my favorite.
Not quite ice cream, but not quite a fruit pop, the perfect frozen treat if you ask me.
I randomly found them at the grocery a few years or so ago, but haven’t seen them since. So my solution was to make my own!
Why I love these:
- This pudding pop recipe is so so simple. Make it more simple with Cool Whip even! Whisk everything and freeze.
- You can make these ANY FLAVOR you want. Chocolate, vanilla, butterscotch, you name it, what’s your flavor?
- They bring me straight back to my childhood–food nostalgia is the real deal.
What you need to make this recipe:
- I have only used whole milk to make these so I can’t speak for any other milk variety. I plan to test other options to see how they turn out, but have yet to do so.
- If you don’t want to whip the heavy cream, you can opt for 1 cup of Cool Whip, thawed. I love the real deal though.
- The caramel is optional. I drizzle a bit in the popsicle mold and a little over top. Just a touch is all I needed–but so good!
How to make this pudding pop recipe:
- In a small bowl, whip the heavy cream until peaks form. This will take several minutes.
- In a separate bowl, add the sugar, milk and pudding. Whisk thoroughly until smooth. Add the whipped cream and stir to fully combine.
- Pour into pudding pop mixture into popsicle mold and add a drizzle of caramel if desired. (I also add a bit before pouring the mixture into the molds.) Freeze for at least 4 hours before enjoying!
Notes:
- My popsicle molds have 10 slots. I was able to get about 9 full for the most part. For this pudding pop recipe will certainly vary based on your mold.
- I made this with a bit of vanilla extract as well as without–both were great but I don’t think it is 100% necessary so it is listed as an optional ingredient.
- Lots of variations and options. You can use any flavor, you can add a drizzle, dip in sprinkles, add a chocolate shell, stir in chocolate chips–the sky is the limit!
Check out these other simple treats:
- Lemon Ice Cream (no ice cream maker required!)
- Peaches and Cream Popsicles
- Homemade Butter Pecan Ice Cream
- Homemade Mocha Frappuccino
- No Churn Peanut Butter Cookies and Cream Ice Cream
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Jello Pudding Pop Recipe
If you grew up on the classic creamy pop, this Jello Pudding Pop Recipe will take you back! Only a few ingredients and ready to pop in the freezer in less than ten minutes. A perfect treat with a variety of flavors to enjoy!
Ingredients
- 1 instant pudding mix (3.4 oz.)
- 2 c whole milk, cold
- ½ c whipping cream (or 1 cup cool whip)
- ¼ c sugar
- ½ tsp vanilla (optional)
- optional ingredients: caramel, sprinkles and more
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, whip the whipping cream with an electric mixer until stiff peaks start to form. (This will take 3-5 minutes)
- In another bowl, add milk, pudding mix, sugar and vanilla. Whisk well to combine. Stir in the whipped cream (or cool whip if using that instead) to fully incorporate.
- Pour the mixture into popsicle molds and freeze for at least 4 hours before serving. Have fun with any additional ingredients as well! (I add a touch of caramel before adding the mixture as well as right on top before freezing.)
Notes
- My popsicle molds have 10 slots. I was able to get about 9 full for the most part. For this pudding pop recipe will certainly vary based on your mold.
- I made this with a bit of vanilla extract as well as without–both were great but I don’t think it is 100% necessary so it is listed as an optional ingredient.
- Lots of variations and options. You can use any flavor, you can add a drizzle, dip in sprinkles, add a chocolate shell, stir in chocolate chips–the sky is the limit!
Nutrition
Calories: 158kcal, Carbohydrates: 21g, Protein: 2g, Fat: 8g, Saturated Fat: 5g, Cholesterol: 26mg, Sodium: 108mg, Potassium: 92mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 19g, Vitamin A: 317IU, Calcium: 79mg
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Did you enjoy this recipe? Have a question?Leave a comment below!
They didn’t taste like the pudding pops from when I was a kid but they were delicious and a little more sophisticated 5 stars and beyond good!
Agree that they are better! I assume all the rich ingredients are to thank!