Description
A light and airy dessert that captures the festive spirit of St. Patrick’s Day, combining creamy vanilla pudding, whipped topping, and refreshing mint.
Ingredients
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- 1 box instant vanilla pudding mix
- 2 cups cold milk
- 1 cup whipped topping
- 1/2 teaspoon mint extract
- Green food coloring (optional)
- Crushed mint candies (for garnish)
Instructions
- Whisk together the pudding mix and cold milk until smooth and creamy.
- Stir in the mint extract and a few drops of green food coloring, mixing until evenly colored.
- Fold in the whipped topping gently with a spatula to keep its lightness.
- Spoon the mixture into a serving dish or individual cups and let it embrace the colors.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 60 minutes before serving.
- Sprinkle with crushed mint candies just before serving for added crunch.
Notes
Make-ahead: Prepare a day in advance for deeper flavor. Avoid overmixing and ensure milk is cold for best results.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 130mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg