These little dessert cups are super simple and kid friendly to make. We made them to serve nearly 125 people at our Turkey Fest last year. They were a big hit. I’ve posted this recipe before, so if it seems familiar it is!
We are going to make a a no-bake pie and a few jack-o-lantern cups.
Ingredients:
1 large can pumpkin pie mix (found by the canned pumpkin)
1 small instant vanilla pudding
1 can sweetened condensed milk
1 tub of whipped topping (cool whip)
graham crackers and or a graham cracker crust
Clear cups (shown are plastic punch cups) and permanent markers
Mix together the pumpkin pie mix, pudding…
and the sweetened condensed milk
This is when I discovered I needed a bigger bowl! Next fold in the whipped topping:
The whipped topping really mutes the wonderful orange color of the pumpkin. If you want a deeper orange color I suggest that you use half of the container of whipped topping. I used the entire container then added some yellow and red food coloring because I wanted more color in the cups.
To prep the Jack-o-Lantern Cups, use a marker to create your jack-o-lantern design or any other design for the matter:
Put a a graham cracker into a plastic bag…
Crush it! This is great for fine motor skills. Pour it into the bottom of the cup.
Pour the pumpkin mixture into the cup and top with a graham cracker ‘stem’.
For the pie pour the mixture into the pie shell.
Chill them both to set the filling, then serve.
As mentioned, to make a more colorful filling cut back on the cool whip. That’s what I plan to do the next time. 
Have fun cooking together!
This is post is linked to the following wonderful sites:
I Can Teach My Child – Show and Share Saturday
The Sunday Showcase - Mom 2 Posh Lil Divas
Crafty Mom’s Share – This is a new link-up for me.
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yummy! the jack o lantern on the cup is such a cute idea! thanks for the nice comment on my blog! ..i’m going to spend the next day pouring over your pinterest boards now!!
Thanks for visiting! Don’t you just love pinterest?!
Not sure if my picky eaters would like this (pumpkin is adventurous for them) but I know I will love it. Can’t wait to make it! I am a new Twitter follower from It’s Playtime. Vicky from http://www.messforless.net
Thanks for stopping by. I’ve enjoyed reading your blog. Cute fall ideas! I’ve never tried straw art and I think we’ll give that a try.
How fun. What a great treat to serve for a Halloween party!
I would love for you to linkup and share this tutorial over on my mommy solution meme.
http://www.crystalandcomp.com/2011/10/the-mommy-club-share-your-resources-and-solutions-13/
I’ll be there. Thanks for the invitation!
Looks great and I definitely want to try it. Would love you to share it on my new link party at http://craftymomsshare.blogspot.com/2011/10/sharing-saturday.html. Thank you!
Thanks for the invitation! I’m linked.
Yum, looks like a fun and easy recipe. This would be a fun little snack for a Halloween Party, I think the kids would love it! Thanks for sharing! ~April
Yum!!! I can’t wait to try these. I am starting a Linky Party if you want to link up at http://livinglifeintentionally.blogspot.com/2011/10/first-ever-linky-party.html
I’m linked, Beth! Thank you for inviting me.
Found you at Living Life Intentionally Linky Party. Love this idea! So cool. I am pinning it =-)
I am going to make these- NOW! Pinned it! Thank you for linking up to the The Sunday Showcase
You’re welcome, thanks for hosting! It really is a good recipe.
Oh and am going to feature you this week @ The SUnday SHowcase
Thanks so much for featuring the post!!!
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I featured this super cute idea at Living Life Intentionally Linky Party! Thanks so much for sharing & I can’t wait to see what else you link up! I have created a featured button that you are more than welcome to grab at this Saturdays Linky Party =-)
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