If you’re looking for a quick and easy Halloween dessert, you’re going to love these Witch Cauldron Pudding Cups. Made with just a few simple ingredients, they come together in no time and are perfectly spook-tacular.
So, whether you’re hosting a Halloween party for a bunch of little ghouls and goblins or just want to have a little fun with your kids, these fun party snacks are a must-have on your menu.
Why You’ll Love Witch Cauldron Pudding Pots
- They’re so fun. What’s not to love about a little Halloween pudding cup that looks like a bubbling cauldron of witches brew?
- Easy Peasy! With only 5 ingredients, you can have these whipped up in no time. They’re even simple enough the kids can help make them.
- Dress them up or down. Whether you want to keep them super simple or get a little fancy with some fun toppings, these pudding cups can be customized to fit your needs.
What You’ll Need:
Ingredients:
- Chocolate pudding mix
- Milk
- Cool whip
- Green gel food coloring
- Halloween sprinkles
Supplies:
- Witch Cauldron cups
- Whisk
- Mixing bowls
- Piping Bag with Star Tip
How to Make Cauldron Pudding Pots:
To make things even easier for you, I created a simple photo guide below. For all measurements and a more detailed guide, check out the recipe card at the bottom of this page.
Step 1 – In a large mixing bowl, whisk together pudding mix and milk.
Step 2 – Divide the pudding evenly among the washed and dried mini cauldrons.
Step 3 – Pour Cool Whip into a mixing bowl. Add green food coloring.
Step 4 – Whisk just until the food coloring is evenly distributed. Mix in additional food coloring if desired.
Step 5 – Transfer the colored whipped cream to a piping bag fitted with a star tip.
Step 6 – Pipe the cool whip on top of the cauldron cups.
Step 7 – Top with Halloween sprinkles or other witchy toppings.
Essential Tips:
Don’t skip these tips – read them before baking to avoid any potential mistakes.
- Thoroughly clean the cauldron cups before using them to make sure they’re safe to use.
- If you don’t have a piping bag, you can use a gallon-size zip-top bag and snip the corner. Or you can just spoon the whipped cream on top of the pudding cups. Either way is cute!
- Transferring the pudding can get messy. You can use a piping bag to make this easier or just make sure you wipe the edges of the cauldrons with a paper towel before adding the whipped cream.
Adaptations and Variations::
Feel free to get creative with these pudding cups. After all, there are so many different brews that can be made, right? Here are some ideas:
- Instead of sprinkles, add a tuft of cotton candy on top to look like smoke.
- Get even spookier with the toppings and use gummy worms or even gummy spiders.
- Sprinkle a bit of edible glitter on top for a shimmery effect.
- Don’t want to serve chocolate pudding? Swap it out for vanilla or any other pudding mix flavor.
Serving these Witch Cauldron Pudding Cups at a Party?
Don’t forget to add some cute Halloween printables to label your pudding cups and make your party look spectacular! I have a ton of options and more in my printables shop. There will be something for every occasion.
FAQs:
Can I make these pudding cups in advance?
You can store the prepared pudding in the fridge for up to 2 days. Make sure you cover it tightly with plastic while it’s refrigerated.
For best results, you should wait to add the cool whip until just before you’re are ready to serve the cauldron pudding cups. Otherwise, the whipped cream may deflate and the sprinkles can bleed – and not in the creepy fun way.
Do I need to serve these in the plastic cauldrons?
Nope. You can serve them in 5.5-ounce plastic cups if you like, but they won’t have quite the same effect.
I haven’t had time to find Halloween sprinkles, what should I do?
Don’t worry! This is a time to get creative and look at what you have in the pantry. Think about colors and look at your baking supplies. Orange sprinkles, mini green candies, edible glitter, candy eyeballs, almost anything will work with a bit of imagination.
Storage Tips/Freezing, Etc.
These are best enjoyed on they day they’re assembled. But if you have leftovers, you can store them in the fridge for up to 3 days – they’ll still taste good but may loose a little bit of their pizzazz.
If you liked my witch cauldron pudding cups, you’re going to love these monster apple teeth recipe. It is another great snack idea for kids and is perfect for Halloween. Or you can check out all my Halloween ideas right here.
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Witch Cauldron Pudding Cups
A hit with both kids and adults, Witch Cauldron Pudding Cups are perfect cute treat for your next Halloween party. Best of all, they're easy to make and even easier to eat.
Ingredients
- 2 (3.9 oz.) boxes of chocolate pudding mix
- 4 cups milk
- 8 ounces Cool Whip
- 4-5 drops green gel food coloring
- Halloween sprinkles
Instructions
- Wash and dry your plastic cauldrons. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together chocolate pudding mix and 4 cups milk.
- Divide the pudding evenly among the prepared cauldrons.
- Pour 8 ounces Cool Whip into a mixing bowl. Add 4-5 drops green gel food coloring.
- Whisk just until the food coloring is evenly distributed. Mix in additional food coloring if desired.
- Transfer the colored whipped cream to a piping bag fitted with a star tip.
- Pipe the cool whip on top of the cauldron cups.
- Top with Halloween sprinkles or other witchy toppings.
Notes
Remember, the step-by-step photos and FAQ in the recipe post are there to help you if you need any additional information:
- Thoroughly clean the cauldron cups before using them to make sure they're safe to use.
- If you don’t have a piping bag, you can use a gallon-size zip-top bag and snip the corner. Or you can just spoon the whipped cream on top of the pudding cups. Either way is cute!
- Transferring the pudding can get sloppy. You can use a piping bag to make this easier or just make sure you wipe the edges of the cauldrons with a paper towel before adding the whipped cream.
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