Funfetti Pudding Pops Recipe (2024)

Easy to make, festive, and fun, these funfetti pudding pops are a fun treat for the whole family. Kids especially love these!

Recipe Overview

Why you’ll love it: Easy and economical, pudding pops are a cool treat to make.

How long it takes: 5 minutes to make, 3 hours to freeze
Equipment you’ll need: popsicle molds, freezer, mixing bowl
Servings: 4, depending on the size of your molds

Table of Contents close

  • 1 Recipe Overview
  • 2 Why You’ll Love Homemade Pudding Pops
  • 3 What You’ll Need
  • 4 How To Make This Pudding Pops Recipe
  • 5 Tip For Success
  • 6 FAQs
  • 7 Make It Your Own
  • 8 Storage Tips
  • 9 More Funfetti Recipes
  • 10 Get the Recipe: Funfetti Pudding Pops

May I just forewarn you all that I do believe I might be obsessed with popsicles this year? (And I’m obviously obsessed with funfetti — who isn’t?)

I bought a set of ice pop moldsand I’m not going to lie, I wanted to kill someone every time I tried to get a popsicle out. I practically dislocated my shoulder.

But now I think I finally have the hang of it and everyone is probably safe. Including my shoulder. The trick is running them under hot water. I’m sure this is old news to most people but it was obviously something I had to learn gradually.

Now that I can actually get the stinkers out of the molds, my mind is going a million miles a minute with new popsicle ideas.

Today we’ll look at pudding pops: smooth, creamy and nostalgic. If you love chocolate, try classic pudding pops.

Let’s celebrate a bit with festive funfetti pudding pops! Kids love them. And they are a good source of calcium. And sprinkles.

Why You’ll Love Homemade Pudding Pops

Easy, easy, easy! Want to know a great thing about homemade popsicles? They are beyond easy to make! They won’t take you more than five minutes start to finish and you’ll only need one bowl. Just remember that they need at least 3 hours of freezer time!

Inexpensive. You’ll find that homemade pudding pops are much, much more economical than store-bought and way less expensive than ice cream trucks.

Only 3 ingredients. Pudding pops start with an instant pudding mix, add milk, whisk it up, stir in the sprinkles and freeze. Done.

Make it a special occasion. Because sprinkles come in tons of colors and shapes, you can make pudding pops to match any occasion from birthdays to holidays.

What You’ll Need

  • Popsicle Molds: They come in a variety of sizes, shapes, and colors. Choose one that looks easy to use. The size (and yield) of your popsicles will depend on the size of the molds. If they’re small, you’ll get more popsicles!
  • Instant Pudding Mix: It doesn’t matter whether the mix is sugar-free or regular, as long as it’s instant pudding and not the kind that has to be cooked. Any flavor is fine but vanilla really showcases the sprinkles.
  • Milk: Whole milk, 2%, or skim milk is fine. Just remember the creamier the milk, the creamier the pudding pop. I usually compromise with 2%. I haven’t tested these with non-dairy milk such as almond milk but I’m thinking it would be fine.
  • Funfetti Sprinkles: Some folks call them jimmies. Choose colors to match the occasion.

How To Make This Pudding Pops Recipe

Make the pudding. It’s so easy! Simply blend the pudding mix and milk together until the mixture begins to thicken. I like to use a mixing bowl with a pouring spout or a large measuring cup so it’s easier to fill the molds.

Add the sprinkles and fold them into the pudding.

Pour into molds and freeze for at least three hours. That’s all there is to it!

Tip For Success

Gently fold in the sprinkles. Don’t overmix the pudding once you put the sprinkles in. Your sprinkles may bleed their color and you’ll end up with gray icky-looking pudding pops. Stir the pudding and milk together first until the mixture begins to thicken and then fold in the sprinkles.

Use hot water to unmold the popsicles. When the popsicles are frozen solid, gently run them under hot water for a few seconds until they loosen from the mold.

FAQs

Can you freeze pudding cups to make pudding pops?

Store-bought pudding can be frozen. It will have the consistency of ice cream according to Can You Freeze This. I suppose if you stuck a popsicle stick into the container you could make pudding pops that way.

Can you still buy Jell-O Pudding Pops?

They are no longer available. Although they were really popular, pudding pops were discontinued in the 1990s. Happily, it’s very easy to make your own!

Make It Your Own

  • Any flavor of pudding can be used.
  • Sprinkles of any color or shape can be used.

Storage Tips

Pudding pops can be frozen indefinitely. Most molds come with a handy stand so they’ll sit upright in the freezer while they solidify but once they’re frozen, you can bundle them together in a freezer bag.

More Funfetti Recipes

  • Funfetti Cookies
  • Cake Mix Blondies
  • Sprinkle Ice Cream Pie Recipe with Rice Krispie crust
  • Salt Water Taffy by The Cupcake Project

Did you make this? Be sure to leave a review below and tag me @rachelcooksblog on Facebook, Instagram, or Pinterest!

Funfetti Pudding Pops Recipe (5)

Recipe

Get the Recipe: Funfetti Pudding Pops

4.48 from 23 votes

Prep Time: 5 minutes mins

Additional Time: 3 hours hrs

Total Time: 3 hours hrs 5 minutes mins

4 large popsicles

Print Rate Recipe

Easy to make, festive and fun, these funfetti pudding pops will be a fun treat for the whole family.

Ingredients

  • 1 pkg. (3.4 oz.) instant vanilla pudding
  • 1 ¾ cups 2% milk
  • ¼ cup multi-colored jimmies (sprinkles)

Instructions

  • In a mixing bowl (see note), whisk milk and pudding mix for about 1 minute or until it begins to thicken. Whisk in jimmies.

  • Pour mixture into popsicle molds, and freeze until firm (at least 3 hours). Once frozen, remove from popsicle molds and enjoy immediately.

Notes

  • Use a mixing bowl with a pouring spout or very large measuring cup, if you have one. It’s much easier to fill the molds.
  • Do not overmix once you stir in the sprinkles or they will lose their color and you’ll end up with grey pudding pops!
  • Helpful hint: To easily remove popsicles from molds, hold under warm running water briefly until they loosen.
  • If desired, other flavors of pudding may be used. Sugar-free pudding is fine, too, as long as it’s instant pudding.
  • Add any color of sprinkles you like!

Nutrition Information

Serving: 1popsicle, Calories: 95kcal, Carbohydrates: 15g, Protein: 3g, Fat: 3g, Saturated Fat: 2g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 1g, Trans Fat: 1g, Cholesterol: 8mg, Sodium: 50mg, Potassium: 145mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 15g, Vitamin A: 105IU, Vitamin C: 1mg, Calcium: 124mg, Iron: 1mg

This website provides approximate nutrition information for convenience and as a courtesy only. Nutrition data is gathered primarily from the USDA Food Composition Database, whenever available, or otherwise other online calculators.

© Author: Rachel Gurk

Funfetti Pudding Pops Recipe (2024)

FAQs

Why were Jell O Pudding Pops discontinued? ›

Despite strong sales into the 1990s, Pudding Pops were eventually discontinued due to no longer being profitable.

How to fix runny instant pudding? ›

If your pudding is too thin, you may thicken it by adding cornstarch. To properly thicken instant pudding with almond milk, but you don't want to use cornstarch, you need to add a quarter cup more of the powdered pudding mix than in the original recipe.

How do you make boxed pudding better? ›

Replace the regular milk for a can of evaporated milk to make a creamier, more decadent pudding. Not only does it yield a luxurious texture, it dramatically improves the flavor of a pudding mix. For a tropical twist, reach for some canned coconut milk.

Does anyone still make pudding pops? ›

Yes, sadly, they're now extinct, but if you're despairing that you'll never have the chance to enjoy this treat again, fear not. There is an officially sanctioned recipe online that you can use to recreate the experience. All you need to do is combine instant pudding mix and milk and freeze in a popsicle mold.

Why is Jell-O no longer popular? ›

Jell-O shifted to single-serve cups and more convenient options as competition for snacks and desserts grew. Kraft in the early 2000's shifted the focus of Jell-O's advertising away from kids and toward adults. It pitched sugar-free Jell-O, for example, as a treat for Atkins dieters.

What is the thickening agent in instant pudding? ›

A key ingredient in instant pudding is gelatinized starch, a dried instant starch that readily absorbs liquids, which causes the pudding to gel when mixed with milk. Additional ingredients sometimes used as a thickener include gums that are soluble in cold water, such as carrageenans and alginates.

Will cool whip thicken pudding? ›

However, I found that when you use the cool whip it helps to stabilize the rest of the ingredients and results in a thicker pudding. Using cool whip also help it last longer sitting out at room temperature, which is good for serving banana pudding at a party.

What does coat the back of a spoon mean? ›

This technique is most often used to test whether a custard sauce is done. You stir the sauce with a spoon and then immediately trace a line across the back of the spoon with your fingertip. If the line remains visible, the sauce is thick enough; if it doesn't, the sauce needs to be cooked a little longer.

Why do you put eggs in pudding? ›

Thickening the Pudding

Using eggs: Eggs add richness to puddings, whether or not the recipe includes additional thickeners. To add eggs to a hot liquid, you need to "temper" them (see Tempering Eggs below) so they don't end up as scrambled eggs. Rice and tapioca also act as thickeners.

What ingredient makes pudding thick? ›

Pudding Ingredients

Milk: This recipe starts with two cups of milk heated on the stove. Sugar: Sweeten the pudding with ½ cup of white sugar. Cornstarch: Three tablespoons of cornstarch thickens the vanilla pudding. Salt: A pinch of salt enhances the flavor, but it won't make the pudding taste salty.

How do you keep instant pudding from getting watery? ›

To avoid runny pudding, make sure the amount of water does not exceed the amount stated in the serving suggestion, even reduce it slightly from what is specified. For example, the water listed on the package is 500 ml, so Elmer Lovers just add 400 ml of water. This is to keep the pudding from containing too much water.

Why do you add salt to pudding? ›

Balancing Sweetness

While sugar adds a delicate sweetness, salt acts as a counterpart preventing the dish from cloying. Slat acts as a seasoning agent, elevating the overall taste of the dessert. So, next time while crafting a dessert, add salt for its crucial contribution.

Does Jell-O make instant strawberry pudding? ›

Jell-O Strawberry Instant Pudding (5.1 oz) Delivery or Pickup Near Me - Instacart.

What is pudding pops made of? ›

Beat milk, evaporated milk, instant pudding, and sugar in a bowl until thoroughly combined. Pour into ice pop molds and freeze until firm, about 3 hours.

Why did people in the 50s eat so much Jell-O? ›

After World War II, when food shortages and rationing ended, gelatin became a creative kitchen tool, as well as a shortcut. Congealed molded dishes quickly earned a place at the table as impressive salads. According to Clark, mid-century meals had more courses than we serve at home today.

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