Beach Pudding Cups (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ Base Layer

01 - 20 vanilla cookies or graham crackers

→ Pudding Mixture

02 - 2 cups whole milk
03 - 1 package (3.4 oz) vanilla instant pudding mix
04 - Few drops blue food coloring

→ Garnish

05 - Gummy bears or chocolate bears
06 - Peach rings candy
07 - Cocktail umbrellas

# Instructions:

01 - Place the vanilla cookies in a food processor and process until they are finely ground into crumbs.
02 - In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the milk and vanilla instant pudding mix for about 2 minutes or until the pudding thickens.
03 - Gently fold whipped cream into the pudding mixture until well combined. This creates a lighter, fluffier texture.
04 - Add a few drops of blue food coloring to the pudding mixture and stir until you achieve a vibrant blue color resembling the ocean. Adjust the amount of food coloring as desired.
05 - Take clear plastic cups or glass jars and layer the ingredients. Start with a layer of the cookie crumbs at the bottom of each cup, followed by a layer of the blue pudding mixture.
06 - Add another layer of cookie crumbs, followed by another layer of pudding mixture. Repeat the layering process until the cups are filled, leaving some space at the top.
07 - Place the cups in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour to allow the pudding to set.
08 - Once the pudding has set, remove the cups from the refrigerator. Decorate the top of each cup with gummy bears or chocolate bears, a peach ring and a small beach umbrella for a fun beach scene garnish.
09 - Serve chilled and enjoy as a refreshing summer dessert.

# Notes:

01 - These beach-themed pudding cups are perfect for summer parties, pool gatherings, or beach-themed events.
02 - For a lighter version, you can use low-fat milk and sugar-free pudding mix.