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These Caramel Mud Pie Cups are the perfect no bake treat for when you only have a few minutes to make a chocolate dessert or a Valentine’s Day treat.
Last week I didn’t bake anything at all. I know! I was just as shocked as you.
Over the past few weeks I have made so many pink and red treats to share with you, that I was kind of ahead of the game in baking. All I had to do was edit and post each day. Plus, I thought no baking means no yummy chocolate treats in the kitchen tempting me from my diet. Because we all know that sugar talks to me…and the sad thing is that I listen to whatever it tells me to do. ”Oh hello, delicious cookie. Why yes, I do want to eat you. And your friend? Of course, I’ll see what I can do.” It’s ok. I know I’m a little off my rocker. It’s the sugar talking again.
I knew the no baking would end in me making something. The last time I tried to do no baking, the week ended with these Chocolate Avocado Muffins. It was only a matter of time before I made something sugary.
Now my kids have gotten used to all these cookies and treats being around. So a week of no baking was so foreign to them. They kept asking where the snacks were. We kept pointing at the bananas and carrots and told them to have at it. Apparently they don’t want veggies and fruit after a long day at school. But we didn’t budge…well, until I had this brilliant idea to make these yummy No Bake Caramel Mud Pie cups for an after dinner treat. I found the original idea for this pie in a Holiday Jello booklet that I was looking through.
FYI…looking through cooking magazines and books when you are trying to stay away from baking is not the best possible thing you could do. I now have about 30 new ideas of things to make…like I needed more things on my list.
We had everything I needed for these no bake cups. Well, I didn’t have nuts and that’s what the original called for. Honestly I am not a huge nut fan for a crust or in anything for that matter. Don’t quote me on that though, because every once in a while I will add nuts to some things. Just doesn’t happen often.
Anyway, I started looking in our cupboards and I found a bag of holiday pretzels. Yes, people we still had jingle bell pretzels in our cupboard. The bag was unopened, so I thought this was the perfect way to get rid of them.
And since I am slightly addicted to salted caramel, I decided to add caramel topping to the no bake cheesecake layer. Best.idea.ever. Well, not for the diet eating plan but that was just silly any way!
If you are not wanting to make a bunch of little pudding cups, feel free to double the recipe and put everything in an 8 inch pie plate. Your sweetie will love you when you make this for a Valentine’s Day treat.
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Easy No Bake Caramel Mud Pie cups with a Pretzel Crust
Ingredients
Instructions
- Stir together the pretzels, butter, and sugar. Spoon into 8 small jars. Set aside.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese and sugar. Beat until creamy. Add the caramel and beat again. Fold in the Cool Whip. Spoon into the 8 jars.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the pudding mix and milk. Whisk for 2 minutes. Spoon evenly on top of the cream cheese layer. Refrigerate.
- Top with more Cool Whip and sprinkles (if desired) before serving.
Notes
Feel free to double the ingredients and make it in an 8 inch pie plate.
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Jocelyn is the baker, photographer, and writer behind Inside BruCrew Life. She is married to her best friend, and they have three great kids. She spends her days baking sweet treats, and then trying to find ways to give the treats away without eating them all. Grab a cup of coffee and visit while she shares life from their kitchen.
yummy, yummy, yummy! I love salty pretzels in desserts, great idea!
Jenn@eatcakefordinner recently posted..My Go-To Vanilla Cupcakes with Vanilla Bean Frosting
Thanks Jenn. Sweet and salty gets me every single time too!
Oh my gosh, I am the exact same way with sugar!! French fries and greasy foods? I can leave those any day of the week, but a big chocolate chip cookie is the way to my heart! These are so cute, and I love how easy they are to make!
Ari @ Ari’s Menu recently posted..Weekend Ramblings
I like the way you think
Ha, Jordan is that way too. “Mom, what did you make today????” and then she’s all bummed when I say nothing. These are yummy pie cups! I love pretzel crust and I’m a sucker for anything in a jar!
Dorothy @ Crazy for Crust recently posted..Red Hots Muddy Buddies
There is just something about food in a jar that makes it that much cuter! Our kids are spoiled with baked goods for sure
These look so good and cute too!
Mandy (Project Queen) recently posted..Simple Valentine’s Day Treats
Oh my these look delicious! Chocolate jello paired with a pretzel crust sounds like perfection!! Yum!
Veronica recently posted..Snickerdoodle Scones with Blueberry-Lemon Jam
Love these Jocelyn! They are such a perfect size for an after-school snack. My kids would love me if I made these for them
Liz recently posted..Stained Glass Valentine Cookies
These were definitely the perfect size to snack on. Just enough to satisfy your sweet tooth without going overboard!!! I think your kids need some for sure
Hi Jocelyn! I first must say I love your name. My Cabbage Patch Kid had your name, which was the first time I had heard it. I always have thought it was so unusual and pretty.
These treats look delicious and I love the way you decorated them with the candy hearts. If all your food looks this good, I can see why your kids were sad to not see new goodies on a daily basis. Glad I found you on Melt In Your Mouth Monday so I can drop by again.
Shannon @ A Cozy Place Called Home recently posted..Fresh Rose Floral Arrangement
My name is definitely not as common as others. I didn’t know there was a Cabbage Patch Kid with my name. My kids have definitely been spoiled with lots of baked goods in the past few years. Thank you so much for stopping by, Shannon.
These are so adorable and they look and sound delicious! I am definitely pinning these!
Heather @ The Unsophisticated Kitchen recently posted..Texas Pork Burritos
Thank you so much for the sweet comment and pin love, Heather!!!
Sounds delicious! Do you think I could substitute homemade whip cream for Cool Whip?
Thanks Jen. You could definitely substitute the homemade whip cream. The texture might be just a little softer, but in jars that won’t matter too much!
Thank you so much Jocelyn!!!! I’m making this Thursday with my 3 yr old, thanks again for the cute idea
I love every combination you put together – but this one really could be the end of me! YUMMY!
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Ok, here is the good news on this dessert…you could use low fat cream cheese, fat free milk, and sugar free pudding and that would save you some calories! Of course the butter and the caramel just add some of the fat right back in…
This looks so absolutely yummy. I love the layers in the mason jars. It helps you eat with your eyes first. Great recipe to share. Thanks for that. Jodi @ http://www.meaningfulmama.com
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I agree about eating with your eyes. I am definitely more interested in a recipe if the picture is great. Thank you for stopping by Jodi!
I love the pretzel crust in these! As for holiday leftovers, I still have 2 boxes of candy canes….will they last until next year?
Aimee @ ShugarySweets recently posted..Cherry Cheesecake Pretzel Bites
Glad to hear I am not the only one with extra holiday stuff stashed away! My husband just found a candy cane in one of his suit jackets…I don’t think he had worn that jacket in a year or two. The candy cane looked ok, but it was definitely not hard like fresh ones.
I agree with Aimee, I love the pretzel crust too!!!
JulieD recently posted..Red Velvet Oreo Truffles
The pretzel crust was probably my favorite part mixed with the layers!!!
oh my goodness, those little jars are too adorable! what a great and creative treat!
teresa recently posted..Southwestern Chicken Barley Chili
Thank you Teresa. I had a fun coming up with this one for sure!!!
These look so darling, and they sound delicious! I love the no bake part as well! I’ve pinned it! Thanks so much for sharing! Have a wonderful day!
Thank you for the pin love Brooke! I have a few more no bakes to share soon!
This sounds so good and I love the salty/sweet combo!
katie recently posted..{Giveaway} Steamy Kitchen’s Healthy Asian Favorites Cookbook
Sweet and salty gets me every single time!!
Not only do these look delicious, they are so cute!! Sharing these for sure!! Have a great week!
Take care,
Trish
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Thank you Trish!!!
These looks so tempting!! I love no bake treats in jars! Swoon!
Anna @ Crunchy Creamy Sweet recently posted..Raspberry Madeleines with Meyer Lemon Curd with From My Sweet Heart
Quick easy jar treats really are so much fun!!! Thanks Anna!
My family is pretty spoiled with the treats too. My husband starts insinuating that my blog is going to suffer if he goes more than a week without dessert.
Love these little desserts! So fun!
Karly recently posted..Brown Sugar Glazed Banana Donuts
Don’t you love a little baking guilt trip? That is too funny that he says it will “suffer”!
I probably feed my family a few more treats than they need. It’s the blog’s fault! We actually rarely had dessert growing up. Maybe like, twice a month. I am soooooo the opposite.
carrian recently posted..Noshing on Pork Carnitas
My kids probably eat way more than they should too. Maybe it is because we grew up without all the snacks? That was my family growing up too. I am with you on being the opposite though!
These look wonderful! See, you don’t bake yet you come up with something amazing! I haven’t baked in over a week (nothing amazing here though) and my kids are dumbfounded. They don’t know what to do with themselves!
Tanya Schroeder recently posted..Strawberry Thumbprints
I have been trying to limit my baking…mainly because I can’t seem to limit my consumption of said baking! Isn’t it funny how the kids get so used to something all the time? Haha it’s probably better for them this way!
I love these! They are so so CUTE!
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Thank you so much Chels!!!
So pretty and yummy! Sugar talks to me too! I have a love hate relationship with it! Thanks for linking at Show Me Your Plaid Monday’s!
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I need to start wearing ear plugs when I am near the kitchen…the sugar voices just keep getting louder though! LOL! Glad to hear I’m not the only one sugar voices go after!
I absolutely love the pretzels on the bottom; way better than nuts. Super cute too, like little jars of love.
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Thanks Kari. I agree, pretzels are a much better choice!
I am all about no bake desserts! Love the pretzels on the bottom to add a little saltiness. I’m hosting an Iron Chef Mom link party and this week our secret ingredient is cream cheese. I’d love it if you came and linked up this recipe! http://growingupgabel.com/iron-chef-mom-cream-cheese-battle/
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Thank you Camille! I am loving the no bake desserts too…I have a couple more ideas I can’t wait to create!
Delicious looking and I love the little jars!
Tonia@thegunnysack recently posted..Flowers and Chocolate Gift In A Jar
These sound lovely and perfect for the no bake solution but tasty. Love the salty with the sweet.
Suzanne recently posted..Pink Polka Dot Heart Sugar Cookies
These are adorable! And they look yummy too.
Amanda recently posted..Erik & Me–80s Style
Thank you so much Amanda! My kids said they were one of their favorites…I’m thinking that equals yummy!
oh my. these look amazing! going to pin this for when i need my next chocolate fix (most probably tomorrow!)
Rhiannon recently posted..rain cloud magnets
Thank you Rhiannon. I get chocolate cravings daily too
OMG these look so yummy Jocelyn! I admit, I’m a suck for caramel ANYTHING, and it’s a no bake recipe? Gotta love that! Thanks for creating another fab dessert girl!
Thanks girl! That is how I feel about caramel and no bake too!!! Definitely love it!
I would love to take them to work but with lid on. Think they would be good with a smaller amount of everything in the jar, top with whipped cream and then put the lid on it? Too cute not to present to others.
Yes, definitely just do smaller amounts of the layers so you can put the lids on. I think that is a great idea to give them as gifts.
Oh that looks soooo amazing! YUM! What size jars are you using there?
Stopping by from Talent Show Tuesday – pinned to share.
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Thank you. I used the 4 oz. jelly jars from Mason. Thank you for stopping by!
So, I was assuming instant pudding, but not sure because your recipe calls for only 1 1/3 C milk. Small box of instant pudding calls for 2 C milk, so I don’t want to make assumptions. If it’s INSTANT pudding, your recipe needs to say so.
Yes, it is the instant pudding. It will be really thick like a pie filling when you mix it up. I hope you enjoy it.
I’ve made these for the second time tonight in a week. SO delicious! The second time I made them I used crushed Milano cookies for the crust- skipping the addition of sugar. Really good:) will be making these a third time, I’m sure!