12 Fun Ways to Make Frozen Pudding Desserts

Pudding is a favorite treat of folks all over the world that comes in a variety of flavors, so that no matter what there is a pudding out there for just about everyone. Plus, nowadays you can purchase and/or make dairy free and gluten free pudding, opening it up to an even bigger crowd.

But what if we told you that there is an even more awesome way that you can enjoy pudding, especially during the hot months of summer? Well, yes there is! By making some frozen pudding treats, this gives you another way to enjoy pudding, plus it’s a great way to cool off.

Ready to check out some frozen pudding dessert ideas? Then come along as we check out 12 fun ways to make frozen pudding desserts.

Pudding Pops

80s and 90s babies know about the original Pudding Pops and how delicious they were. Now, you can make your own at home with any flavor of pudding that you like! Simply by using a popsicle maker or a paper cup and a popsicle stick, you can make a variety of cool, creamy treats to satisfy just about anyone.

Vanilla Ice Cream IV

You may be asking what this is all about? Well, this could be your new favorite vanilla “ice cream!” The pudding is what makes it so much better, according to many, than your standard vanilla ice cream, as it makes it even more creamy. This does contain raw eggs, however, and it’s not recommended for pregnant, elderly, or children to consume raw eggs, so make sure that you are able to consume raw eggs before trying this one.

Rocky Road Frozen Pudding Pie

If you love ice box pies and Rocky Road ice cream, then you’re going to love this idea! A graham cracker crust holds this combination of chocolate pudding and whipped cream, which is then topped with marshmallows, chocolate chips, and pecans to give you the Rocky Road experience. This one is great to make ahead for special occasions or to simply enjoy with friends and family.

Frozen Pudding Sandwiches

These are in the same vein as ice cream sandwiches, except these frozen vanilla pudding-based sandwiches are made even richer with the addition of cream cheese and whipped cream in the filling. Graham crackers are recommended to create these decadent treats, but you can customize the filling for these chilled sandwiches with just about any sort of add-in, such as chocolate chips, fresh fruit, or whatever you wish!

Aztec Frozen Chocolate Pudding

This is similar to the Vanilla Ice Cream IV dessert posted above, but instead, it calls for chocolate pudding, cinnamon, and chili powder. This variation of “ice cream” is rich, creamy, and low in fat, plus it has added protein from the cream cheese.

Layered Pudding Freeze

This frozen pudding dessert is from The Jell-O Ideabook circa 1968, and it’s just as good now as it was back then. You only need five ingredients for this one, a few of them including instant pudding, whipped cream, and fruit. The beauty of this dessert is that you can switch it up and use whatever pudding flavor you like!

Frozen Peanut Butter Pudding Squares

For the peanut butter lovers out there, we present frozen peanut butter pudding squares! This dessert features chocolate pudding and peanut butter layered in between graham crackers. However, you can use just about any flavor of pudding mix you like if you want to shake things up a bit!

Cookies and Cream Pudding Pop

We know we’ve already covered pudding pops in general, but we couldn’t resist mentioning this one. If you’ve got instant vanilla pudding and Oreos around the house, then you have what you need to make these awesome pudding pops! Just mix and pour into your favorite popsicle making vessel and freeze for a cool, creamy, Oreo cookie sprinkled summertime treat!

S’Mores Popsicles

Recreate a new spin on a classic favorite with chocolate instant pudding, vanilla ice cream, and crushed graham crackers (and optional marshmallows). Whip up a batch of these for your next backyard bonfire or grill out and watch some faces light up as they enjoy this beloved favorite in frozen form.

Frozen Pudding Dots

Frozen pudding dots are super easy to make! Simply pour a nice, thick pudding of your choice into a piping bag with a tip of your choosing, or even just a plastic baggie with a corner cut out of it, and then squeeze out little dots just about the size of a quarter or so onto wax paper, then freeze. You can make these dots in any flavor you like, add some color and variety by scattering sprinkles across the tops. These little frozen pudding nuggets are great with ice cream or just to pop in your mouth by itself.

Ice Cream Lasagna

Although this dessert calls for more than just pudding, we wanted to include it because it’s one that we thoroughly enjoy, and we think you will too! Layers of ice cream, peanut butter, chocolate pudding, and caramel sauce come together to make the ultimate ice cream cake. Spread whipped cream all over the top and sides as a frosting, then top with Reeses Pieces, mini peanut butter cups, and a drizzle of chocolate and caramel sauce to complete this decadent frozen masterpiece.

Creamy Raspberry Ice Pops

Fresh raspberries, vanilla pudding, and whipped cream come together to make a refreshing, yet creamy ice pop. Imagine enjoying one of these by the pool one lazy summer evening, the tangy raspberries intermingling with the sweetness of the vanilla pudding and whipped cream. Yum!

Discover New Ways to Enjoy an Old Favorite!

We hope that you’ve enjoyed checking out some fun ways to make frozen pudding desserts with us, and that you’ve found a few that you want to try for yourself! So many of these treats are quick and easy and you probably have most of if not all of the ingredients, making them even more convenient, especially during the hot months of summer.