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    You are here: Home / Ice Cream + Frozen Treats / Jello Pudding Pop Recipe

    Jello Pudding Pop Recipe

    Last Updated June 17, 2020. Published June 17, 2020 By Lorie 2 Comments

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    Jello pops with caramel drizzle stacked on top of each other.
    Caramel drizzled over pudding pops.

    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!

    Pudding pop stack with caramel drizzle.

    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:

    1. This pudding pop recipe is so so simple. Make it more simple with Cool Whip even! Whisk everything and freeze.
    2. You can make these ANY FLAVOR you want. Chocolate, vanilla, butterscotch, you name it, what's your flavor?
    3. 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!
    Ingredients needed to make recipe.

    How to make this pudding pop recipe:

    1. In a small bowl, whip the heavy cream until peaks form. This will take several minutes.
    2. In a separate bowl, add the sugar, milk and pudding. Whisk thoroughly until smooth. Add the whipped cream and stir to fully combine.
    3. 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!
    Popsicle molds filled with mixture and caramel.

    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!
    Overhead shot of pudding pops with caramel.

    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 stack.

    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!
    5 from 3 votes
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    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Freeze: 4 hours
    Total Time: 4 hours 10 minutes
    Servings: 8
    Calories: 158kcal
    Author: Lorie Yarro

    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 teaspoon 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
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    1. Brenda says

      September 22, 2021 at 5:59 pm

      5 stars
      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!

      Reply
      • Lorie says

        September 25, 2021 at 10:11 pm

        Agree that they are better! I assume all the rich ingredients are to thank!

        Reply

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