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Candy Corn Dessert Cups

Candy Corn Dessert Cups

  • Author: Jonathan
  • Total Time: 45 minutes (including chilling)
  • Yield: 6 individual dessert cups 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Candy Corn Dessert Cups are a festive, colorful layered parfait inspired by the classic candy corn colors. This easy-to-make dessert features creamy vanilla pudding tinted with vibrant yellow and orange colors, layered with crushed vanilla wafers and topped with whipped cream, candy corn candies, and optional white chocolate chips. Perfect for fall gatherings or any seasonal celebration, these individual dessert cups offer a delightful blend of sweet, creamy, and crunchy textures that both kids and adults will enjoy.

Ingredients

Scale

Base Ingredients

  • 1 package Vanilla Pudding Mix (prepared according to package instructions)
  • Whipped Cream (for lightening layers and topping, about 1 cup)
  • Crushed Vanilla Wafers (for texture, about 1 cup)
  • Candy Corn Candies (for decoration, about 12 pieces)

Food Coloring

  • Yellow Food Coloring (to tint bottom pudding layer)
  • Orange Food Coloring (to tint middle pudding layer)

Optional Additions

  • White Chocolate Chips (optional, for subtle sweetness, about 1/4 cup)

Instructions

  1. Prepare Pudding Base: Mix the vanilla pudding according to the package instructions until smooth. This creamy base will be divided and colored to create the layers, so ensure it is well combined.
  2. Divide and Color Layers: Separate the prepared pudding evenly into three bowls. Add yellow food coloring to one bowl for the bottom layer and stir until color is even. Add orange food coloring to a second bowl for the middle layer and mix thoroughly. Leave the third bowl natural for the white top layer.
  3. Assemble the Cups: Spoon the yellow pudding into the bottom of each serving cup. Sprinkle a layer of crushed vanilla wafers on top for added texture. Carefully add the orange pudding layer over the wafers. Finish with the natural white pudding layer and a generous dollop of whipped cream.
  4. Garnish to Impress: Decorate each dessert cup with a few candy corn candies and optionally sprinkle white chocolate chips on top. Chill the cups in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to allow the layers to set and the flavors to meld.

Notes

  • Use gentle spooning or a piping bag to layer pudding to avoid mixing colors.
  • Chill dessert cups for at least 30 minutes before serving for the best texture.
  • Soften whipped cream slightly before folding into pudding for a fluffier texture.
  • Adjust food coloring amounts to achieve your preferred brightness or layer intensity.
  • Use small clear cups to showcase the colorful layers and control portion sizes.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Desserts
  • Method: No-Bake
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 dessert cup
  • Calories: 250
  • Sugar: 25g
  • Sodium: 150mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 6g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 35g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 15mg

Keywords: Candy Corn Dessert Cups, layered pudding dessert, no-bake dessert, fall dessert, Halloween treat, creamy parfait

Find it online: https://familycookspot.com/candy-corn-dessert-cups/