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!
![Pudding in a cloud dessert with fresh berries in background.](https://andianne.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Pudding-In-A-Cloud-05.jpg.webp)
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!
![Ingredients to make the recipe including container of cool whip whipped topping, jell-o chocolate pudding, fresh raspberries, and bowl of milk.](https://andianne.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/pudding-in-a-cloud-ingredients.jpg.webp)
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.
![Looking down at whipped topping and chocolate pudding in two dessert cups. Fresh raspberries and strawberries surround them.](https://andianne.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Pudding-In-A-Cloud-04.jpg.webp)
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.
![Three cups of pudding in a cloud dessert with fresh raspberries on top and surrounding the cups along with strawberries.](https://andianne.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Pudding-In-A-Cloud-03.jpg.webp)
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.