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Growing up I loved eating the famous Jello Pudding Pops. These homemade pudding pops are awesome and taste just like the real thing.
These are so refreshing and full of nice chocolate pudding flavor. They are perfect for a hot summer day or anytime of the year you want a cold yummy treat.
And homemade pudding pops are super duper easy to make. If I can do it, you can do it. Let’s get started!
Step 1: Gather the ingredients
In order to make homemade pudding pops you need just a few ingredients:
- Chocolate pudding mix – Or you can make homemade chocolate pudding.
- Milk – I generally use whole milk, but any cold milk will work.
- Cool whip – The cool whip will give it body and help with the structure. You will probably need to set it out so it is soft. Or you can use whipped cream.
Tools
- Popsicle moldor small cups
- Bowls
- Spoon
- Whisk
Step 2: How to make chocolate homemade pudding pops
Begin by adding your instant chocolate pudding mix to a medium bowl of milk. Use a whisk and combine them. There are all kinds of instant pudding mix flavors as well, so if you wanted to make a different flavor than chocolate, you totally can!
Or if you are going to use homemade pudding use the ingredients to make that and not the milk and instant pudding mix from this recipe. Because milk is used to make the homemade pudding. After the pudding has chilled move on from there with the recipe.
Next, whisk in the softened cool whip, or you can use whipped cream as well. Why are we adding this? Why can’t we just freeze pudding?
Well technically you can, but the cool whip or whipped cream gives it a better texture and allows it to freeze better. The end product will not only be tastier but it will also be closer to the real thing.
And just like that the homemade pudding pops batter/mixture is ready to go. Easy right?
Step 3: Fill up the popsicle molds
And now the only thing left to do is to fill up the popsicle molds. Or if you like you can use Dixie cups with wooden popsicle sticks.
The easiest way to fill up the molds is with a piping bag, but you can also just use a spoon and scoop it in as well. Leave about a 1/4th of an inch from the top, because it will expand a bit when it freezes.
Step 4: Freeze those homemade pudding pops
Now all you need to do is place them in the freezer for four hours or up to overnight. Then when you want to eat them, run some warm water over the mold which will help to release the pudding pop. Enjoy!
How long will pudding pops last?
You can keep them in the freezer for a few months.
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Coconut Macaroons
Ice Cream Rolls
Homemade Chocolate Ice Cream
3 Ingredient Vanilla Ice Cream
Easy Homemade Vanilla Pudding
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Homemade Pudding Pops
These homemade pudding pops are so yummy and super easy to make. They are perfect as a cold treat during the summer or anytime you are craving a chocolate treat. If I can do it, you can do it!
Prep Time5 minutes mins
Freezing Time4 hours hrs
Total Time4 hours hrs 5 minutes mins
Course: Dessert, Desserts, Snack
Cuisine: American
Keyword: chocolate, cold, kids, summer
Servings: 8 people
Calories: 106kcal
Author: Matt Taylor
Equipment
Popsicle mold or small cups
Bowls
Spoon or piping bag
Whisk
Ingredients
- 2 cups of cold milk I use whole milk or any kind (500ml)
- 1 package of Jello Pudding Instant Mix 3.9 oz (110g)
- 1 cup cool whip room temp (240g)
- Or use ingredients for a homemade chocolate pudding
Instructions
Combine the instant chocolate pudding mix (or any flavor) with the milk and whisk until well combined.
Or make a homemade chocolate pudding using the ingredients for that. If making homemade, make sure to chill the pudding first before the next step.
Fold or mix in the softened cool whip or whipped cream with the bowl of pudding. No need to wait for the instant pudding to set first. This will affect the texture and help it freeze better.
Now fill up the popsicle molds using a piping bag or a ladle or spoon. The piping bag works easier, however.
Freeze the pudding pops for 4 to 6 hours or overnight. Run warm water over the mold to loosen it, then enjoy it! Easy as that.
Video
How to Make Jello Pudding Pops - Easy Jello Pudding Pops recipe
Notes
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Nutrition
Calories: 106kcal
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chocolate cold Jello kids summer
Matt Taylor
YouTuber and food blogger with a passion for cooking, eating, being outdoors and watching movies. Did you know I wrote an ebook cookbook called "All Things Chocolate: 30 of my favorite chocolate recipes."? Help support the food blog and YouTube channel by buying a copy in my shop. :)
20 Comments
Patricia
August 3, 2023 at 7:42 pm·Reply
I haven’t made this yet. Wondering how to make it with a large box of instant pudding mix? I only have a 5.9 oz box. Thanks for the share!.
Matt Taylor
August 3, 2023 at 9:04 pm·Reply
Hi! Just use 1 cup less of milk, and make the pudding, then fold in the whipped cream or cool whip. 🙂 So essentially you are just replacing 1 cup of milk with 1 cup of cool whip, after the pudding is made.
Britt
December 22, 2022 at 4:35 pm·Reply
AWESOME!!! I am a Diabetic and this makes a great dessert for me to try! There is even sugar free Cool Whip!Matt Taylor
December 22, 2022 at 9:08 pm·Reply
Great!! 🙂 Let me know how it turns out after you give the pudding pops a try. 🙂
Shelby
July 30, 2022 at 7:53 pm·Reply
It is necessary to use coolwhip/whip topping? Would it work the same with just pudding mix/milk?
Matt Taylor
July 31, 2022 at 8:42 am·Reply
Hi! Yes, it is necessary to use the cool whip/whipped topping. It won’t have the right consistency if you just use the pudding by itself. 🙂
YJ
June 17, 2022 at 2:33 pm·Reply
Will this recipe work with sugar free instant pudding? What about with almond milk. Thinking of visitors with kids.
Matt Taylor
June 17, 2022 at 4:55 pm·Reply
It should work fine with sugar-free instant pudding. mmm not sure it will work with almond milk or not.
May 22, 2021 at 7:10 am·Reply
My grandchildren and I made banana cream pie pudding pops. They were delicious. We had such a good time.Matt Taylor
May 22, 2021 at 8:46 am·Reply
So happy to hear that, Leanne!! 🙂 🙂 So many different flavors you can try.
Rocco Boysen
November 7, 2020 at 6:44 am·Reply
Thanks for sharing. Love these pudding
Matt Taylor
November 7, 2020 at 7:22 am·Reply
You are so very welcome, Rocco!! 🙂
Anna
July 21, 2020 at 9:46 am·Reply
Great summer treat for the kiddos! They had fun making these pops!Matt Taylor
July 21, 2020 at 10:23 am·Reply
Agree! Perfect summer activity for the kids! 🙂
Jen
July 21, 2020 at 9:28 am·Reply
My kids and I had a blast making these and of course, eating them all up! Definitely a fun piece of my childhood to share with them.Matt Taylor
July 21, 2020 at 10:22 am·Reply
Awesome, Jen! 🙂
Ashley F
July 21, 2020 at 9:19 am·Reply
The kids has so much fun helping me make these! Taste so good too!Matt Taylor
July 21, 2020 at 10:22 am·Reply
I am so glad, Ashley!
Matt Taylor
June 10, 2020 at 3:02 pm·Reply
Thank you so much, Priya!! 🙂
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