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Sand Pudding

Jul 3, 2015 · 7 Comments

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Looking for a fun Summer treat for your next party? This Sand Pudding Recipe is the perfect addition to every Summer gathering that kids and grown-ups will love.

Sand Pudding Recipe - a fun no bake summer dessert recipe that's great for a picnic or party.  This pudding is amazing! I make all pudding using this recipe now!

Sand Pudding

I'm so excited that Summer is here and I can finally share this amazing Sand Pudding Recipe with you.  I've mentioned this Sand Pudding recipe before in my Cookies and Cream Pudding recipe.

It. Is. Amazing.  I mean, of course, it's a ridiculously adorable treat for kids.  Perfect for picnics, barbecues, and cookouts.  But also, it's just plain delicious.  Seriously.  This Sand Pudding recipe the best pudding recipe I've ever had, and I now adapt ALL of my pudding-making so that it's just like this one.

Sand Pudding Recipe - a fun no bake summer dessert recipe that's great for a picnic or party.  This pudding is amazing! I make all pudding using this recipe now!

The best part? This Sand Pudding recipe is still super easy! You can still use instant pudding, just mix in a few delicious (and worth it!) extras.

If you're making a Sand Pudding recipe for a party, it's super cute to serve it in a bucket like this one.  My kids always think I'm about to serve them a bowl full of sand!

Sand Pudding Recipe - a fun no bake summer dessert recipe that's great for a picnic or party.  This pudding is amazing! I make all pudding using this recipe now!

Sand Pudding Recipe - a fun no bake summer dessert recipe that's great for a picnic or party.  This pudding is amazing! I make all pudding using this recipe now!

Sand Pudding Recipe

Sand Pudding Recipe - a fun no bake summer dessert recipe that's great for a picnic or party. This pudding is amazing! I make all pudding using this recipe now!

Sand Pudding Recipe

Bring the beach to your table with this fun and delicious Sand Pudding recipe! With creamy layers of vanilla pudding and homemade edible "sand," and a playful beachy vibe, this no-bake dessert is perfect for summer parties, poolside gatherings, or beach-themed birthdays.
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Sand Pudding
Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 390kcal
Author: Michelle
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Ingredients

  • 1 box (11-ounces) vanilla wafers
  • 3 chocolate sandwich cookies center filling removed
  • 2 boxes (3.4 ounces each) instant vanilla pudding
  • 2¾ cups milk
  • 1 package (8-ounces) cream cheese softened
  • ¼ cup butter room temperature
  • ⅔ cup powdered sugar
  • 1 container (12-ounces) whipped topping thawed

Instructions

  • Place vanilla wafers and chocolate cookies in a food processor. Process until fine crumbs. Set aside.
  • In a small bowl, combine pudding and milk. Stir and set aside.
  • In a separate large mixing bowl, cream together, cream cheese, butter, and powdered sugar.
  • Add the pudding mixture to the cream cheese mixture and beat to combine.
  • Fold in whipped topping.
  • In a bucket or serving bowl, layer cookie crumbs and pudding alternately, starting and ending with cookie crumbs.
  • Serve cool. Store covered in refrigerator

Notes

Storage: Sand pudding is best made ahead of time! Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Keep any toppings like gummy candy separate until just before serving to prevent sogginess.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 390kcal | Carbohydrates: 51g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 34mg | Sodium: 347mg | Potassium: 153mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 37g | Vitamin A: 441IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 99mg | Iron: 0.4mg
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  1. Pam says

    July 06, 2015 at 9:42 am

    How adorable! My kids would have LOVED this when they were little. I'm pinning it for my nieces and nephews. Stopped by from Made by You Monday.

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  2. Jessica says

    July 07, 2015 at 1:46 pm

    Love this idea!! Can't wait to try it at a playdate i'm having soon!

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  3. All that's Jas says

    July 09, 2015 at 4:11 pm

    OH.MY.GOODNESS! This is so adorable! My granddaughter's beach themed birthday party next month will definitely serve this. Even if I have to make it in one big bucket and have everyone take a shovel to their plates. Great idea! So happy you shared it with Thursday Favorite Things blog hop!

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  4. Katherines Corner says

    July 11, 2015 at 8:09 pm

    this is so clever! Thank you for sharing at the Thursday Favorite Things blog hop. Watch for your feature on Monday xo

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  5. Pat says

    July 13, 2015 at 6:58 pm

    Can't wait to make this! I used to do a "Dirt Cake" for the grands when they were young. Just found your blog via Katherine's and so happy I did. I'm a new follower and email subscriber. I have an "addiction" to desserts so will be checking your recipes.

    Stop by and say hi when you can!

    Pat

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  6. Jamie says

    July 17, 2018 at 7:27 pm

    Do you know how many servings this ends up being?

    Reply
    • Michelle says

      July 31, 2018 at 3:51 pm

      It makes quite a bit. I'd say 10-12

      Reply

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