If you’re planning a unicorn birthday party or looking for a magical treat your kids will love, these Unicorn Pudding Cups are pure rainbow happiness in a cup! 🌈🦄
They’re colorful, creamy, and unbelievably easy to make — no baking required!
Each cup is layered with bright pink, purple, and teal pudding, sprinkled with fairy dust (a.k.a. pastel sprinkles), and topped with whipped cream, marshmallow “ears,” and a sugar cone “horn.”
Perfect for birthday parties, classroom celebrations, or any time you need a little extra sparkle!
🧁 Ingredients
You only need a few simple ingredients to make these whimsical unicorn pudding cups:
1 box instant vanilla pudding mix
Milk (as directed on the pudding box)
Food coloring in pastel pink, purple, and teal
Graham cracker crumbs or crushed blondies (for the base layer)
Whipped cream (for the “mane”)
Mini marshmallows (for the “ears”)
Sugar cones (for the unicorn “horns”)
Rainbow or pastel sprinkles
💜 Instructions
Prepare the pudding: Mix the vanilla pudding according to package directions and divide it evenly into three bowls.
Add color: Tint each bowl with a few drops of pastel food coloring — pink, purple, and teal look especially dreamy together!
Create the base layer: Spoon crushed blondies or graham cracker crumbs into the bottom of each clear plastic cup.
Layer the pudding: Add a spoonful of each pudding color, one at a time, for a beautiful rainbow ombré effect. Repeat the layers if desired.
Top with whipped cream: Add a generous swirl of whipped cream on top for the unicorn’s mane.
Add ears and horn: Cut mini marshmallows diagonally, paint the centers with pink food coloring, and place them as ears. Stick a small sugar cone in the center for the horn.
Sprinkle with magic: Finish with rainbow sprinkles or edible glitter.
🌈 Pro Tips
Display the unicorn pudding cups on a white or pastel tray for a rainbow party dessert table that looks straight out of a fairytale!
If you get lots of crumbs on the sides of the cups, wipe them off with a wet paper towel
Don’t add the whipped cream and sprinkles until you’re ready to serve otherwise it will melt — I learned the hard way on that one
Water down the food coloring to paint the ears pink
They pair perfectly with Unicorn Trifles, Unicorn Bark, and Unicorn Popcorn Balls for a full unicorn-themed menu.
🥄 Why Kids (and Parents) Love It
No-bake & mess-free: Ready in under 20 minutes.
Customizable: Choose any colors to match your party theme.
Interactive: Kids can help layer the pudding and add decorations.
These easy unicorn pudding cups aren’t just desserts — they’re a crafty, colorful experience your little ones will remember long after the party’s over!
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Unicorn Pudding Cups – the ultimate easy dessert for a magical kids birthday party!
✨ More Unicorn Birthday Party Ideas
If you loved this magical idea, keep the unicorn fun going with even more whimsical treats and crafts from our Unicorn Birthday Party Collection! Each one is simple, colorful, and perfect for creating a birthday your little one will never forget.
🦄 Unicorn Birthday Party Ideas – Our ultimate guide to hosting the perfect unicorn-themed celebration!
🍿 Unicorn Popcorn Balls – Sweet, crunchy, and covered in pink, purple, and teal sprinkles—perfect for little hands to help make.
🍨 Unicorn Trifle – Layers of pastel whipped cream, toffee bits, and blondie crumbles make this dessert a total showstopper.
🍦 Unicorn Frozen Yogurt Pops – A healthy, refreshing snack that’s just as magical as it looks.
🧁 Unicorn Pudding Cups – An easy, no-bake dessert that’s bursting with color and creamy flavor.
🍋 Unicorn Lemonade – The prettiest drink for your unicorn party table—swirls of pink, purple, and sparkle!
🍝 Unicorn Pasta – A magical mealtime idea with colorful noodles that bring joy to every bite.
🍬 Unicorn Bark – A sweet and simple candy treat topped with sprinkles and glittery magic.
💖 Unicorn Painting Craft – A creative art project that lets kids design and style their own ceramic unicorns