Beach Cheesecake Pudding Cups

 Beach Cheesecake Pudding Cups: No-Bake, Fun, and Festive!

Get ready to bring the fun of the seaside right to your kitchen with this incredibly cute and delicious dessert: Beach Cheesecake Pudding Cups!

If you're looking for a no-bake treat that’s perfect for summer parties, kids' birthdays, or just a fun weekend snack, you've found it. These cups layer creamy no-bake cheesecake, blue "ocean" pudding, and crunchy "sand" made of graham crackers, all topped off with adorable, edible beach decorations.

It’s less of a recipe and more of an assembly project—meaning zero oven time and maximum fun factor. Seriously, this is a showstopper that tastes as good as it looks.

The Layers of Fun

The magic of this dessert is in the texture and color:

• The Sand: Finely crushed graham crackers provide the perfect sandy crunch.

• The Water: Vanilla pudding mixed with blue food coloring creates a vibrant ocean hue.

• The Shore: A quick no-bake cheesecake mixture gives the dessert its rich, creamy base.

Ready to dive in? Let's make some beach cups!

Recipe: Beach Cheesecake Pudding Cups

This recipe makes 8 medium-sized dessert cups or jars.

Ingredients

Item	Quantity	Description
Graham Crackers	1 1/2 cups	Finely crushed (about 12 full sheets)
Butter	1/4 cup (1/2 stick)	Melted
Cream Cheese	8 oz	Softened, full-fat recommended
Powdered Sugar	1 cup	Sifted
Whipped Topping	8 oz	Frozen, thawed (like Cool Whip)
Vanilla Pudding Mix	1 (3.4 oz) box	Instant pudding mix
Milk	2 cups	Cold, whole milk recommended
Blue Food Coloring	2-3 drops	Gel food coloring preferred
Garnishes	To taste	Gummy candies, Teddy Grahams, pretzel sticks, mini umbrellas

Instructions

1. Prep the "Sand" Base

1. In a medium bowl, combine the crushed graham crackers and the 1/4 cup of melted butter. Mix until the mixture resembles wet sand.

2. Press about 1 tablespoon of the mixture firmly into the bottom of each of the 8 dessert cups.

2. Make the Cheesecake Layer

1. In a separate large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and powdered sugar until completely smooth and there are no lumps.

2. Gently fold in half of the thawed whipped topping (4 oz) until just combined.

3. Spoon the cheesecake mixture over the graham cracker crusts, filling the cups about halfway. Refrigerate the cups while you prepare the next layer.

3. Mix the "Ocean" Pudding

1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the cold milk and the instant vanilla pudding mix for 2 minutes. The mixture will begin to thicken.

2. Stir in the blue food coloring until you achieve a bright, oceanic blue color.

3. Fold in the remaining half of the whipped topping (4 oz).

4. Remove the cups from the refrigerator and spoon the blue pudding mixture on top of the cheesecake layer, filling the cups to the top.

4. Assemble and Decorate

1. Immediately cover the tops of the blue pudding with a sprinkle of crushed graham crackers, leaving a small "water" area visible. This creates the beach and water effect.

2. Decorate: Use your favorite candies to create a beach scene.

• Beach Towels: Cut gummy candies into strips.

• Umbrellas: Place a mini paper umbrella in the "sand."

• Life Rafts: Place an O-shaped candy or gummy ring.

• Loungers: Use two small pieces of pretzel sticks and a gummy slice to make a chair.

3. Chill the assembled cups for at least 2 hours to allow the pudding and cheesecake to fully set.

Pro Tips for Perfection

Pro Tip	Description
Pudding Power	Use instant pudding mix, not cook-and-serve. Make sure your milk is very cold for the quickest set time.
Chill Factor	Do not skip the chilling time! The layers need time to set up completely to ensure clean, distinct layers.
Easy Cleanup	Line your kitchen countertop with parchment paper before starting the decorating phase to make sweeping up graham cracker sand quick and simple.

Enjoy this fun and festive no-bake dessert! Don't forget to share your creative beach scenes on social media!