Red White and Blue Pudding Pops Recipe

This Red White and Blue Pudding Pops recipe is one of the best patriotic desserts around. It features a classic cheesecake pudding base with red and blue food coloring for an added pop of color.

red white and blue pudding pops stacked on a bed of ice

Not only is it easy to make, but it’s also an incredibly festive way to show off your patriotism! These homemade popsicles are perfect for your 4th of July party or any summer cookout when you want a festive dessert that really stands out.

red white and blue pudding pop with a bite missing held in the air

❤️ Why You’ll Love This Recipe

  • Perfect for patriotic holidays like Memorial Day and the 4th of July.
  • Easy to make with just a few ingredients.
  • Kid-friendly treat that’s sure to be a hit with young and old alike.

🛒Ingredients

small bowls of milk, instant pudding mix, blue and red food coloring tubes

You will need a few simple ingredients to help you make this delicious homemade popsicle recipe. Gather these tools and get ready to enjoy this easy kid-friendly recipe.

  • white chocolate instant pudding
  • whole milk
  • Red food coloring
  • Blue food coloring

See the recipe card below for quantities.

🔪 How to Make This Red White and Blue Pudding Pops Recipe

These 4th of July popsicles come together in a few simple steps. They do take some freezing time but I promise you these popsicles are worth the wait. You won’t regret making this festive and creamy treat.

Step 1: Make the pudding mixes

In a large bowl combine the white chocolate pudding with the milk. And, then whisk until combined. 

small bowls filled with red, blue, and white pudding

Step 2: Color the pudding

Separate the pudding into 3 bowls. And, then whisk red food coloring into one bowl until desired shade. Repeat with the blue Leave the third one white.

blue pudding, white pudding, and red puddling in sandwich bags and next to a popsicle mold

Step 3: Add the pudding to a ziploc bag

Spoon each color pudding into their own ziploc bag. And, snip off the end.

popsicle mold filled with pudding to make the pops

Step 4: Fill the popsicle mold

Pipe the red pudding a third of the way up the popsicle mold.  Repeat with the white pudding and then the blue.  Place the lid on the popsicle mold and place the sticks in.

Step 5: Freeze before serving

Freeze on a flat surface in your freezer for 4 hours. Gently unmold and serve!

📝Variations

Do you want to change up this recipe and make it your own? Here are some ways that you can do that!

  • Fruit: Add some chopped strawberries to the red pudding or blueberries to the blue layer.
  • Pudding: Swap out white chocolate pudding for vanilla.
  • Crunch: Mix in some crushed graham crackers for a crunchy twist!

If you love sweet Red White and Blue recipes then you may want to give this Red White and Blue Poke Cake recipe also.

red white and blue pudding pops stacked on a bed of ice

🥄 Equipment

Here are a few tools that you will need to make this delicious 4th of July popsicle recipe. Gather these tools and get ready to enjoy this sweet treat.

  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Large bowl
  • 3 smaller bowls
  • 3 ziploc bags
  • Popsicle molds

🥫 Storage

Store these popsicles in the freezer for up to one month.

💭 Tips

Here are a few tips that you can use to make this Red White and Blue Pudding Pops recipe.

  • Make sure to freeze for at least 4 hours before serving so that it has time to set up.
  • Don’t overfill the popsicle molds as they will expand when frozen.
  • It can help to chill the pudding mixture in the fridge for a few minutes before pouring into the ziploc bags.

⁉️ FAQ

Do you have questions about this recipe? Here are the answers to the most commonly asked questions.

Can I use a different type of pudding?

Yes, you can certainly try making this recipe with other flavors or brands of pudding. But, for the sake of color, I recommend that you use white pudding. So, vanilla, cheesecake, or white chocolate.

How many popsicles does this recipe make?

The number of popsicles this recipe makes will depend on what size molds you use. For the average-size popsicle mold, you will get about 12 popsicles.

Can I remove these from the mold and store them in something else?

Yes, you can wrap them individually in plastic wrap and then store them in a freezer bag until you are ready to enjoy them.

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🧾Recipe Card

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Red White and Blue Pudding Pops Recipe

This Red White and Blue Pudding Pops Recipe is the perfect kid-friendly 4th of July recipe. Plus, you only need a few ingredients!
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 4 hours
Total Time: 4 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 12 Pops
Calories: 213kcal

Equipment

  • Spoon or whisk
  • Small bowls
  • 3 ziploc bags
  • Silicone popsicle mold

Ingredients

  • 9.9 ounces white chocolate instant pudding three small boxes
  • 5 cups whole milk
  • Red food coloring
  • Blue food coloring

Instructions

  • In a large bowl combine the white chocolate pudding with the milk.
  • Whisk until combined.
  • Separate the pudding into 3 bowls.
  • Whisk red food coloring into one bowl until desired shade.
  • Repeat with the blue.
  • Leave the third one white.
  • Spoon each color pudding into their own ziploc bag.
  • Snip off the end.
  • Pipe the red pudding a third of the way up the popsicle mold.
  • Repeat with the white pudding and then the blue.
  • Place the lid on the popsicle mold and place the sticks in.
  • Freeze on a flat surface in your freezer for 4 hours.
  • Gently unmold and serve!

Notes

Any nutritional data I provide is an approximation and actual dietary information can vary based on ingredients and proportion sizes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Pop | Calories: 213kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 37mg | Sodium: 1199mg | Potassium: 35mg | Sugar: 0.5g | Vitamin A: 315IU | Calcium: 236mg | Iron: 0.2mg

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