Sand Pudding Recipe
Dive into summer fun with this irresistibly creamy and whimsical Sand Pudding Recipe! Perfect for beach-themed parties, family gatherings, or just a fun dessert for kids, this no-bake treat combines smooth layers of vanilla pudding, silky cream cheese, and whipped topping with a crunchy "sand" topping made from finely crushed vanilla sandwich cookies. Served in a sand bucket or trifle dish and adorned with gummy candies or edible seashells, this dessert is as delightful to look at as it is to eat. Ready in just 20 minutes, it’s the ultimate crowd-pleaser that delivers flavor and creativity without breaking a sweat.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 36 cookies Vanilla sandwich cookies
- 5.1 ounces Instant vanilla pudding mix
- 3 cups Milk
- 8 ounces Cream cheese, softened
- 0.5 cups Unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup Powdered sugar
- 8 ounces Whipped topping (e.g., Cool Whip), thawed
- 1 handful Gummy candies or seashell molds (optional, for decoration)
Instructions
Place the vanilla sandwich cookies in a food processor and pulse until finely crushed to resemble sand. Transfer the crushed cookies to a bowl and set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the instant vanilla pudding mix and milk until smooth and thickened, about 2-3 minutes.
In a separate bowl, use an electric mixer to beat the softened cream cheese, softened butter, and powdered sugar until light and creamy, about 2-3 minutes.
Gently fold the whipped topping into the cream cheese mixture until fully incorporated.
Combine the pudding mixture with the cream cheese mixture by folding them together until smooth and uniform.
To assemble, layer a portion of the crushed cookies at the bottom of a clean sand bucket, trifle dish, or large serving bowl.
Spoon an even layer of the pudding-cream cheese mixture over the cookie crumbs.
Continue layering cookie crumbs and pudding mixture, finishing with a final layer of cookie crumbs to simulate sand on top.
Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the dessert to set and flavors to meld.
Before serving, decorate the 'sand' with gummy candies or edible seashells, if desired. Serve with a clean spoon or small shovel for a fun presentation.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
9800 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 492.4 g | 631% | |
| Saturated Fat | 257.3 g | 1286% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 575 mg | 192% | |
| Sodium | 5066 mg | 220% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 1352.2 g | 492% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Total Sugars | 754.2 g | ||
| Protein | 42.0 g | 84% | |
| Vitamin D | 8.1 mcg | 40% | |
| Calcium | 1358 mg | 104% | |
| Iron | 1.0 mg | 6% | |
| Potassium | 1719 mg | 37% | |
*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.
