This dessert is so easy to make with only three ingredients!
Pudding in a cloud is made with frozen whipped cream topping and chocolate pudding. It’s topped with chocolate flakes and fresh berries for an easy dessert that everyone is sure to love!
Why We Love This Recipe
This effortless recipe is so chocolatey and creamy. It’s the perfect treat to serve after a special meal. We can’t get enough!
- This dessert can be prepped in 5 minutes. It can’t get easier than that!
- You only need three main ingredients for the recipe (two more if you want toppings) – pudding mix, milk and frozen whipped topping.
- It’s an easy dessert to serve to guests. Large dinner prep can be overwhelming – make things easier by using a quick dessert idea like this one.
- This recipe is kid-friendly – my daughter is pretty picky when it comes to her desserts but she sure loves this one!
Recipe Ingredients
WHIPPED TOPPING: Our preference is Cool Whip whipped topping, but other brands will work too. You can also make your own using a carton of whipping cream.
PUDDING: Buy a box of chocolate pudding mix and follow the instructions on the side to make it. A sugar-free version sweetened with stevia would also work and be delicious! And if you want to save time, you can use pre-made pudding cup versions.
TOPPINGS: Feel free to top with any favorites. I used fresh berries and chocolate shavings. Chocolate chips would also work.
VARIATIONS: Chocolate pudding can be replaced with any pudding flavor, including vanilla, butterscotch and strawberry. Whipped topping can be replaced with a dairy-free version from the store or homemade whipped coconut cream.
How To Make Pudding In A Cloud
Just a few quick steps to make this dessert!
- Make the chocolate pudding.
- Fill the dessert cups with whipped topping according to the recipe below.
- Add the chocolate pudding and top with fresh berries and chocolate shavings.
- Serve and enjoy!
Recipe Tips
- Boxed pudding can sometimes produce lumpy results after chilling. Use a hand mixer to help make them smooth and creamy.
- You can make a healthier version by using my chocolate avocado pudding recipe along with homemade whipped cream or coconut whipped cream (it’s dairy-free).
- Top with your favorite fresh berries including blackberries, blueberries, raspberries and strawberries. Canned mandarin oranges would also work as a topping.
- To make chocolate shavings, use a vegetable peeler along the side of a square of bakers chocolate. Mini chocolate chips would also work.
Storing Leftovers
These dessert cups will store easily in the fridge for up to 4 days. Just cover with plastic wrap.
More Desserts
Here are some more dessert recipes to try:
- Strawberries and Cream Parfait is light and fresh, made with only 3 ingredients.
- Homemade Banana Splits are made with fresh, healthy ingredients.
- Fast Fudgy Brownies From Scratch are a classic and loaded with chocolate chips.
- Double Chocolate Cheesecake is truly a chocolate lover’s dream!
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Pudding In A Cloud
Ingredients
- 2 cups whipped topping
- 3 cups milk - *see notes
- 6 oz chocolate pudding
- ¼ cup fresh raspberries
- 1 tsp chocolate shavings - for decoration
Instructions
- Prepare the chocolate pudding according to package instructions.
- Let pudding cool and set in the fridge for at least 1 hour. If pudding is lumpy, use hand mixer to smooth it out.
- In serving bowls, add the whipped topping on bottom and up the sides, creating a hole in the center. You want it to resemble a light and fluffy cloud.
- Fill the center space with chocolate pudding. Top with chocolate shavings and fresh berries. Serve and enjoy!
Recipe Notes:
- *Milk is used to create the chocolate pudding. Use the boxed pudding measurements for milk quantity. My package required 3 cups milk. Yours might be less.
- To save time, feel free to use pre-made pudding packs in replacement.
- For a healthier option, you can use my chocolate avocado pudding recipe, along with homemade whipped cream or whipped coconut cream (dairy-free).
- Boxed pudding can sometimes produce lumpy results after chilling. Use a hand mixer to help make them smooth and creamy.
- Top with your favorite fresh berries including blackberries, blueberries, raspberries and strawberries. Canned mandarin oranges would also work as a topping.
Nutrition
The nutritional information provided is an estimate and is per serving.