Chocolate Pudding Dessert

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December 2, 2025

Delicious homemade chocolate pudding dessert served in a bowl

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Overview

This dessert uses plain store items and little time. It is cool, rich, and fun for kids and guests. You can also add small sweets on top. See a fun twist like Oreo pudding cups for party help.

why make this recipe

You make this dish when you want a fast, sweet end to a meal. You need no bake skills. You can make it the night before to save time. If you like bread and pudding together, try a warm match like brown butter banana bread on the side.

how to make Chocolate Pudding Dessert

Work in clear steps. You mix the pudding and milk first. Then you layer in a pan with cookies and cream. You make a neat look with the top sprinkles or shavings. For other cookie or cake mixes to add, see ideas like maple cinnamon cookies.

Ingredients :

2 cups chocolate pudding mix
4 cups milk
1 cup whipped cream
1 cup crushed chocolate cookies (like Oreos)
Chocolate shavings or sprinkles for garnish

For a side or snack, try this with chocolate banana bread.

Directions :

In a large bowl, whisk together chocolate pudding mix and milk until smooth.
In a 9 x 13 pan, layer half of the chocolate pudding mixture.
Add a layer of crushed chocolate cookies.
Spread half of the whipped cream over the cookies.
Repeat the layers with the remaining pudding, cookies, and whipped cream.
Top with chocolate shavings or sprinkles.
Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.

how to serve Chocolate Pudding Dessert

Cut or scoop and serve cold. Use a large spoon or a small spatula to make clean pieces. Add a small cookie or a slice of cake on the side, like chocolate chip banana bread for a big sweet plate.

how to store Chocolate Pudding Dessert

Cover the pan with tight wrap or use a lid. Keep it in the fridge up to 3 days. Do not leave it out for more than two hours. If you want, freeze small cups for up to one month, but the texture may change.

tips to make Chocolate Pudding Dessert

Use cold milk for a smooth mix.
Crush cookies by hand for a mix of small and tiny bits.
Chill at least two hours so the layers set.
Use real whipped cream for the best taste.
Add a thin plastic wrap on the top to stop flakes from drying.

variation (if any)

Use instant vanilla pudding for a two tone dish.
Swap crushed cookies for graham crumbs for a new taste.
Stir in chopped nuts for a crunch.
Add a layer of fresh berries for a fresh hint.

FAQs

Q: Can I use homemade pudding?
A: Yes. Make thick pudding and cool it before you layer.

Q: Can I make this for a crowd?
A: Yes. Use a larger pan or make many pans. The steps stay the same.

Q: Can I use cool whip instead of whipped cream?
A: Yes. Cool whip works well and keeps shape longer.

Q: Do I need to chill it long?
A: Two hours is fine. Chill longer for firmer layers.

Q: Can I make it a day ahead?
A: Yes. It stays fine in the fridge for up to three days.

Conclusion

For more layered ideas and step pictures, see this layered pudding guide from Layered Chocolate Pudding Dessert – The BakerMama. You can also read another clear layered recipe at Layered Chocolate Pudding Dessert for extra tips.