Learn the easiest way to make Pudding Pops to share with the kids. Find options for using store-bought pudding or homemade—in chocolate, vanilla, or banana—so you can customize it to your preferences.
Throughout the year, I keep my freezer stocked with popsicles of all kinds—from Strawberry Popsicles to Ice Pops, Fruit Popsicles, and Fudge Pops—because they are such an easy snack or dessert to share with the kids. And I love that I can control the ingredients when I make easy popsicle recipes at home.
And for those times when I want something a little more indulgent and seriously easy, I turn to these pudding pops.
All you need to make these creamy popsicles—in chocolate, vanilla, banana, or a combination of the flavors—is prepared pudding. You can make it at home or pick up prepared pudding at the store. There are lots of options to make this dessert in minutes!
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Ingredients You Need
Here’s a look at the ingredients you need to have on hand to make these Pudding Pops so you know what to pick up from the store or have ready.
- Pudding: You can use prepared pudding from the store in flavors including chocolate, vanilla, banana, and more. Or, you can use homemade pudding.
Step-by-Step Instructions
Here’s a quick look at how to make this Pudding Pop recipe. Scroll down to the end of the post for the full information and recipe.
Step 1. If using all one flavor of pudding, simply fill the molds. If using more than one flavor, alternate the pudding so it’s in layers.
Step 2. Seal the mold, if needed, and freeze for 4-6 hours or overnight. Serve cold.
Frequently Asked Questions
If you use store-bought pudding you are almost guaranteed to have super creamy popsicles since there is very little water content that could make an icy popsicle. With homemade pudding recipes, the thicker and less water content the better.
If you make Pudding Pops and they are icy when you go to eat them, simply let them sit at room temperature for a little longer so they soften up. As the ice crystals start to melt, the overall texture will feel much creamier.
How to Store
Keep pops frozen in a freezer bag for up to 6 months. Serve very cold.
Best Tips for Success
- Use my Homemade Banana Pudding to make a banana flavor.
- Use my Chocolate Avocado Pudding to make a homemade, lower sugar chocolate pudding pop.
- Find my favorite popsicle molds to use in this recipe.
- Let Pudding Pops sit at room temperature for 5-10 minutes so they start to soften before eating them.
- Do layers of flavors, all one flavor, or stir the pudding flavors together to make a mix.
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Prepare your popsicle molds. Add the pudding. If using all one flavor, simply fill. If using more than one flavor, alternate the pudding so it’s in layers.
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Seal the mold, if needed, and freeze for 4-6 hours or overnight.
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Serve very cold.
Serving: 1 pop, Calories: 35kcal, Carbohydrates: 8g, Protein: 0.2g, Fat: 0.2g, Saturated Fat: 0.1g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.03g, Monounsaturated Fat: 0.04g, Sodium: 134mg, Potassium: 22mg, Fiber: 0.3g, Sugar: 6g, Calcium: 1mg, Iron: 0.1mg