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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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)
Directions
Step 1
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.
Step 2
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the instant vanilla pudding mix and milk until smooth and thickened, about 2-3 minutes.
Step 3
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.
Step 4
Gently fold the whipped topping into the cream cheese mixture until fully incorporated.
Step 5
Combine the pudding mixture with the cream cheese mixture by folding them together until smooth and uniform.
Step 6
To assemble, layer a portion of the crushed cookies at the bottom of a clean sand bucket, trifle dish, or large serving bowl.
Step 7
Spoon an even layer of the pudding-cream cheese mixture over the cookie crumbs.
Step 8
Continue layering cookie crumbs and pudding mixture, finishing with a final layer of cookie crumbs to simulate sand on top.
Step 9
Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the dessert to set and flavors to meld.
Step 10
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
| Serving size | (2930.5g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 9800.3 |
| Total Fat 492.4g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 257.3g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.5g | |
| Cholesterol 575.3mg | 0% |
| Sodium 5065.7mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 1352.2g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 0g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 754.2g | |
| Protein 42.0g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 322.1IU | 0% |
| Calcium 1357.5mg | 0% |
| Iron 1.0mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1718.8mg | 0% |
Source of Calories