Puddings and Custards

Ambrosia Pudding Mix in a Mug

Give an ambrosia pudding mix in a mug with pudding, coconut, pecans, wafers and pineapple. Stir, chill 10 minutes and top with marshmallows.

Ambrosia Pudding Mix in a Mug

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A gift mug with a bag of pudding, coconut, pecans and wafers, a bag of marshmallows and a cup of pineapple. Stir together, chill 10 minutes and enjoy.
Prep Time10 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
CourseDessert
CuisineAmerican
Servings1 serving
Calories331

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tablespoons banana cream instant pudding
  • 4 vanilla wafers broken into small pieces
  • 2 tablespoons flaked coconut
  • 2 teaspoons very finely chopped pecans
  • 1/4 teaspoon cherry gelatin
  • 1/4 cup mini marshmallows
  • 1 snack-size (4-ounce) cup pineapple tidbits

Equipment

  • zip-top bags
  • mug

Directions
 

  1. Shake the pudding, crushed wafers, coconut, pecans, and gelatin together in a small zip-top bag.
  2. Put the mini marshmallows in their own bag.
  3. To give as a gift, line a mug with tissue, set the pineapple cup inside, and lay the two bags on top.

Notes

Pour the pineapple tidbits and juice into the mug, stir in the dry mix, and refrigerate 10 minutes. Top with marshmallows, stir, and serve right away.
Storage: dry mix up to about 6 months sealed in a cool, dry place; once pineapple is added, refrigerate and eat within 3 to 4 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 177g | Calories: 331kcal | Carbohydrates: 65g | Protein: 2.1g | Fat: 8.4g | Saturated Fat: 3.9g | Trans Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 5.3mg | Sodium: 421mg | Potassium: 213mg | Fiber: 2.7g | Sugar: 55g | Vitamin A: 49IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 29mg | Iron: 0.9mg

Nutrition is an estimate per serving from USDA FoodData Central, for the whole recipe (1 serving); banana cream instant pudding counted as instant pudding mix (dry, one box 96 g), flaked coconut counted as sweetened flaked coconut, cherry gelatin counted as gelatin dessert mix (dry), snack-size cup pineapple tidbits counted as canned pineapple (a 20 oz can 567 g). Brands and portions vary, so use it only as an approximation.