These White Chocolate Gingerbread Pudding Cups are a sweet treat for the holidays. Take them to parties, or just enjoy them any time during the day.
*Thank you to ADA Mideast for partnering with me to make this recipe.
This time of year I just can't resist the urge to buy all the fun seasonal candies and cookies that the stores have out on display. They really know how to market those items to shoppers. Put it out in front of the store or in the checkout aisles where I am sure to see it, and you can bet it will end up in my cart.
Now to resist eating it when it sits on my kitchen counter for weeks at a time. I have had these gingerbread cookies and M&M's in my kitchen for a few weeks now, just waiting for the right inspiration to use them in.
I kept looking at them and trying to decide what they would work in best, but then I would just go back to my peppermint obsession and make things like these Oreo Peppermint Crunch Cookies.
This past October I had the opportunity to travel to Cleveland with the American Dairy Association Mideast and to visit a few dairy farms. It was so interesting to follow the path of milk from farm to table. I have a much better appreciation for those dairy farmers who make milk and milk products available for people across America.
Dairy has so many nutrients for overall health, yet so many people do not eat enough each day. Studies have shown that increased dairy consumption can improve bone health in children. So many people struggle to keep a consistent diet full of dairy products. This can lead to health issues, obesity, and poor academic performances.
For my recipe, I combined cream cheese with greek yogurt, molasses, and Cool Whip for a no bake gingerbread cheesecake filling. This filling was layered with gingerbread cookie crumbs and topped with a white chocolate pudding. More Cool Whip and some Gingerbread M&M's make these an adorable treat any time of day. I knew buying those Gingerbread M&M's was a great idea!
These little pudding cups travel very well too. Close them up with a lid and a cute cupcake liner or twine. You can add the toppings after you get there. Or bring extra cookies and everyone can have their own dip cup.
Adding yogurt to a dessert doesn't necessarily make it healthier, but it does add another serving of dairy to your day. These little pudding cups have cream cheese, yogurt, and milk. That's one more serving of protein to check off for the day.
Two checks if you eat more than one white chocolate gingerbread pudding cups in one day!
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Recipe
White Chocolate Gingerbread Pudding Cups Recipe
White chocolate pudding and a no bake gingerbread cheesecake layered in jars with gingerbread cookies and M&M's. Perfect treat for holiday parties.
Ingredients
- ¾ cup gingerbread cookie crumbs
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup packed brown sugar
- ½ cup Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons molasses
- ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
- ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 ½ cups Cool Whip, divided
- 1 - 3.3 ounce box instant white chocolate pudding
- 1 ⅓ cups milk
- Gingerbread M&M's for garnish
Instructions
- Stir together the cookie crumbs and melted butter. Divide into 8 small jars.
- Press the crumbs down firmly into the bottom of the jars. Set aside.
- Beat the cream cheese and sugar until creamy. Stir in the yogurt, molasses, and spices.
- Gently fold in ¾ cup Cool Whip. Spoon the mixture evenly into the 8 jars.
- Whisk together the pudding mix and milk. Let set. Fold in ¼ cup Cool Whip.
- Top each jar with a large spoonful of pudding. Only go to the top of the jar, so the lid will still go on.
- Refrigerate until ready to serve. Top with extra Cool Whip and chopped Gingerbread M&M's if desired.
Notes
Use vanilla pudding if you cannot find the white chocolate. The pudding layer will just be a little bit more yellow.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 8 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 348Total Fat: 16gSaturated Fat: 11gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 38mgSodium: 176mgCarbohydrates: 46gFiber: 1gSugar: 33gProtein: 6g
Nutrition facts are an estimate and are not guaranteed to be accurate. If you need special diet advice, please see a registered dietician.
*Inside BruCrew Life was compensated by the ADA Mideast to create a dairy holiday recipe. All opinions are 100% my own.
suzi
Jocelyn,
Thanks so much for taking the time to reply! That's very helpful. I'm making these for sure for my weekend company! Can't wait to try them! Great photos too, btw!! 🙂 Merry Christmas!
suzi
Would I be able to freeze these?
Thanks! Looks amazing!
Jocelyn
I've never frozen these pudding cups before. I don't think there would be a problem, but I'm also not able to say since I haven't tried it. I would recommend just making them one or two days before you need them. They will keep in the refrigerator for a few days as long as they are covered.
Jasmine
how long can you store these?
Jocelyn Brubaker
I kept them in our refrigerator for almost a week, and they were fine. My oldest son ate one a day until they were gone.
Hayley @ The Domestic Rebel
Yum, this sounds so awesome! Even though it's a colder dessert, it seems like it'd be so heartwarming and perfect on a cold night by the fire. I love the gingersnap crusts!
Jocelyn Brubaker
Now that sounds like an awesome way to end the day...a roaring fire, a snuggly blanket, and a cup of this holiday pudding 🙂
Jess @ On Sugar Mountain
What a great cause and what a great cheesecakey pudding! I bet the greek yogurt makes this absolutely divine, Jocelyn! I can hear sleigh bells already. 😉
Jocelyn Brubaker
Thank you Jess! You wouldn't even know the yogurt was in it unless someone told you. Gotta love a yummy treat that is kind of healthy too!
Chels R.
I pinned these and cannot wait to make them! They look so good and I love gingerbread!
Chels R.
I pinned these and cannot wait to make them! They look so good and I love gingerbread!
Jocelyn Brubaker
Thank you so much Chels!
Mary Frances @ The Sweet {Tooth} Life
I don't think I like pudding until I try some ... and then I have no self control. Pudding is so good! As is white chocolate ... and gingerbread .... this dessert is calling my name!
Jocelyn Brubaker
I always forget how much I like pudding to, until I start to eat it. It's so yummy!!!
Sheila
This dessert looks amazing!
Jocelyn Brubaker
Thank you Sheila!
Karissa K. @ Sweet As A Cookie
I also am weak around all the holiday candy. I put 4 bags of mint chips in my cart the other day and came home and snacked on them. These pudding cups look delicious!
Jocelyn Brubaker
Hahaha! I love it! They are so good to munch on!
Laura @ Lauras Baking Talent
These pudding cups look so cute and I bet they taste delicous! Love!
Jocelyn Brubaker
Thank you Laura.
Kelly
Hehe, I can never resist buying stashes of those seasonal candies and cookies too 🙂 These pudding cups look so creamy and adorable! Love the greek yogurt in here and I can never get enough of gingerbread and peppermint around the holidays 🙂 Pinning and hope you enjoy the rest of the weekend Jocelyn!
Jocelyn Brubaker
Glad I'm not alone in my stocking up of holiday goodies! thank you for the pin!
Nancy P.@thebittersideofsweet
Looks great! It has been a week full of pudding for me and I had no idea they had white chocolate pudding! We love Greek yogurt and try to eat it often!
Jocelyn Brubaker
Thanks Nancy! We have been using more greek yogurt too...such good stuff!