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
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.
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

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
Did you like this Sand Pudding Recipe? Find more on my Summer Days, Desserts, and Kid Friendly Foods boards on Pinterest!
If you liked this Sand Pudding Recipe, you might also like:
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Pam says
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.
Jessica says
Love this idea!! Can't wait to try it at a playdate i'm having soon!
All that's Jas says
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!
Katherines Corner says
this is so clever! Thank you for sharing at the Thursday Favorite Things blog hop. Watch for your feature on Monday xo
Pat says
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
Jamie says
Do you know how many servings this ends up being?
Michelle says
It makes quite a bit. I'd say 10-12