Ho Ho or Twinkie Surprise
Indulge in the nostalgic sweetness of Ho Ho or Twinkie Surprise, a no-bake dessert that’s decadently layered and irresistibly easy to make! Perfect for parties, potlucks, or a fun family treat, this recipe transforms everyone’s favorite snack cakes into a show-stopping layered dessert. Sliced Ho Hos or Twinkies form the base of this luscious dish, which is stacked with creamy chocolate pudding, fluffy whipped topping, and a playful drizzle of chocolate syrup. Finished with sprinkles or chocolate shavings, it’s as aesthetically pleasing as it is delicious. With a prep time of just 15 minutes and no oven required, it’s the ultimate make-ahead dessert for satisfying your sweet tooth. Serve chilled for a refreshing, crowd-pleasing surprise!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 pieces Ho Hos or Twinkies
- 2 packages (3.4 oz) Instant chocolate pudding mix
- 4 cups Cold milk
- 16 oz Whipped topping
- 0.25 cups Chocolate syrup
- 0.5 cups Sprinkles or chocolate shavings
Instructions
Slice each Ho Ho or Twinkie lengthwise into halves, creating thinner layers.
In a large bowl, whisk together the instant chocolate pudding mix and cold milk for about 2 minutes until thickened. Let it sit for 5 minutes to set.
In a 9x13-inch baking dish, arrange a layer of sliced Ho Hos or Twinkies to cover the bottom of the dish.
Spread half of the chocolate pudding evenly over the layer of Ho Hos or Twinkies.
Top with half of the whipped topping, spreading it gently to cover the pudding layer.
Repeat the layers: add another layer of sliced Ho Hos or Twinkies, the remaining chocolate pudding, and then the rest of the whipped topping.
Drizzle the top with chocolate syrup in a zigzag pattern and sprinkle with sprinkles or chocolate shavings for decoration.
Cover the dish with cling wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to set.
Cut into squares and serve chilled. Enjoy your Ho Ho or Twinkie Surprise!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
518 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 28.9 g | 37% | |
| Saturated Fat | 17.7 g | 88% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 71 mg | 24% | |
| Sodium | 525 mg | 23% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 62.4 g | 23% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.6 g | 9% | |
| Total Sugars | 49.4 g | ||
| Protein | 8.3 g | 17% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.3 mcg | 12% | |
| Calcium | 224 mg | 17% | |
| Iron | 1.8 mg | 10% | |
| Potassium | 393 mg | 8% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
