Canadian Flag Pudding Pops - The Recipe Rebel (2024)

written by Ashley Fehr

5 from 1 vote

Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Total Time 15 minutes mins

Servings 8 pops

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Last updated on April 11, 2022

Creamy vanilla pudding pops, with a strawberry center made to look like the Canadian flag (or as close as I could get anyways!). The perfect Canada Day treat!

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So this was actually my first time making pudding pops, but I wanted to save them until a little closer to The Big Day.

You guys – I hope you are just as excited as I am! It is actually kind of cool to have this here blog to document all of my food firsts.

My first successful doughnuts.

My first one-layer cake.

My first Nutella dessert.

There are some pretty exciting things going on. Like Canadian Flag Pudding Pops.

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Because as much as I love my American readers, there ain’t no way I was making you an American flag. Because all the stars and stripes and trying to form those in a popsicle mold?!

But if you try it, be sure to let me know. And don’t worry, I’ve got some Fourth of July goodies coming up for you soon.

So I had this totally GENIUS idea, to make red and white layered popsicles with a strawberry as my “maple leaf” (or close enough), and I actually thought I was being completely original.

Let’s just pretend that no one googles or Pinterest searches “Canadian flag popsicles” and we assume I am the original creator of the Canadian Flag pop, okay?

I even tried to cut my strawberries into kind of a maple leaf shape, see? But I wasn’t that successful.

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I was surprised that in my reader survey, more people wanted to see scratch recipes than shortcut recipes. Not in a bad way, just in an “I didn’t see that coming” kind of way. So I found a recipe for homemade pudding pops from a pretty reliable source I won’t identify…. And they were kind of a big flop. I didn’t really enjoy them.

I’m not sure if the pudding wasn’t thick enough, or sweet enough, or what… but I wasn’t digging it. I decided to try the usual pudding mix + milk + Cool Whip, just to have something to compare it to so I knew what I was reaching for, and they were SO good!

I kind of didn’t want to believe it. But they stayed so much creamier (likely partly due to the Cool Whip), and they tasted better, and just, everything was better.

So that’s the recipe I’m sharing with you today, because they’re delicious. And you can mix things up easily to suit your tastes! In the meantime, I’ll be experimenting some more with a comparable homemade version.

I tried making the red two ways: with food coloring and with pureed fresh strawberries. I found the strawberries made the popsicle icier (because of the water content in the fruit) and a little less creamy. You could do it either way, but I’m going to use food coloring in the recipe because that’s the version I preferred. You could also likely substitute homemade whipped cream for the whipped topping if you prefer!

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written by Ashley Fehr

5 from 1 vote

These Canadian Flag Pudding Pops are a fun summer treat for Canada Day!

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Total Time 15 minutes mins

Cuisine American

Course Dessert

Servings 8 pops

Calories 93cal

Ingredients

  • 1 box instant vanilla pudding 4 serving size
  • 1 3/4 cup milk I used 1%
  • 1 cup frozen whipped topping thawed
  • 4 strawberries halved
  • Red food coloring as desired

Instructions

  • In a medium bowl, combine pudding mix and milk with a whisk until smooth. Slowly stir in whipped topping.

  • Divide in half and color one half red using food coloring as desired (I recommend gel food coloring as it is more concentrated and is less likely to turn pink).

  • Spoon 1-2 tbsp of red pudding mixture into the bottom of 6-7 popsicle molds. Freezer for 1 hour or until firm.

  • With your finger, wet one side of a small, sliced strawberry with a bit of water. Lay it, wet side down, onto the side of the popsicle mold where you want it to freeze and stay in place (see the image below). Freeze for 1-2 hours or until the strawberry is frozen in place.

  • Top with white pudding mixture, enough to cover your strawberry. Freeze 1 hour, then top with 1-2 tbsp red pudding mixture and freeze 2-3 hours until firm.

  • To unmold, run under luke warm tap water for 1-2 minutes.

Nutrition Information

Calories: 93cal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 6mg | Sodium: 105mg | Potassium: 89mg | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 105IU | Vitamin C: 3.5mg | Calcium: 70mg

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FAQs

Why did they stop making Pudding Pops? ›

Despite strong sales into the 1990s, Pudding Pops were eventually discontinued due to no longer being profitable.

Can you still buy Pudding Pops? ›

Yes, sadly, they're now extinct, but if you're despairing that you'll never have the chance to enjoy this treat again, fear not. There is an officially sanctioned recipe online that you can use to recreate the experience. All you need to do is combine instant pudding mix and milk and freeze in a popsicle mold.

What is the meaning of pudding pop? ›

pudding pop (plural pudding pops) (Canada, US) A snack consisting of frozen pudding on a stick.

Can you freeze sugar-free pudding? ›

directions. Mix pudding mix with milk. pour into ice cube tray and freeze. add ice cubes to blender and puree, adding extra milk for texture.

Why is Jello not popular anymore? ›

Jell-O shifted to single-serve cups and more convenient options as competition for snacks and desserts grew. Kraft in the early 2000's shifted the focus of Jell-O's advertising away from kids and toward adults. It pitched sugar-free Jell-O, for example, as a treat for Atkins dieters.

How to make pudding pops without mold? ›

Ice cube trays, small disposable cups and muffin tins lined with foil cupcake wrappers can be used in lieu of a popsicle mold. Simply pour the ingredients into your DIY mold, cover with aluminum foil and spear a wooden popsicle stick through the foil into the center of the mold.

What are pudding POPs from the 80s? ›

Jell-O Pudding Pops officially launched in 1981, at a price point of $1.99 for a box of twelve. They were the result of more than a decade of trial and error in search of the product's signature soft texture, which came from the same emulsifying agent used in Cool Whip and which I can feel in my mouth right now.

Do POPs still exist? ›

Some POPs banned decades ago (mirex, dieldrin, hexachlorobenzene) are still detected at elevated level around us today as these chemicals were made with the intention to last 'forever'.

Can I freeze instant pudding? ›

You take an instant pudding cup, shove a spoon through the lid, and freeze it. That's it! The easiest pudding pops there ever were. See the original post for vanilla popsicles at r/1200isplenty.

What is pudding in British slang? ›

Unless qualified, however, pudding usually means dessert and in the United Kingdom, pudding is used as a synonym for dessert.

Is the word pudding slang? ›

(slang) An attractive person; a hottie.

Does Jello sugar free pudding go bad? ›

Prepared pudding typically lasts for about one week when stored in the refrigerator. On the other hand, the shelf life of a pudding mix extends much further, remaining usable for months beyond its printed expiration date if kept in a cool, dry area.

Can you freeze yogurt? ›

Can you freeze yoghurt? Yes, you can freeze yoghurt but you should be mindful that its texture will change, becoming thinner and less creamy. It will still be fine to use in cooking or smoothies. To freeze small amounts of yoghurt, pop it in ice cube trays, then transfer cubes to a freezer bag and expel air.

Can you freeze jello? ›

When Jell-O freezes, the tiny pockets of liquid trapped inside harden and expand, but the gelatin itself stays flexible and pliable. What you end up with is a blend of hard and soft textures in a cool, chewy treat. Shockingly, you can eat it straight out of the freezer before it thaws without hurting your teeth.

What are pudding pops from the 80s? ›

Jell-O Pudding Pops officially launched in 1981, at a price point of $1.99 for a box of twelve. They were the result of more than a decade of trial and error in search of the product's signature soft texture, which came from the same emulsifying agent used in Cool Whip and which I can feel in my mouth right now.

Did they stop making Push Pop ice cream? ›

However, the product didn't actually get discontinued — it just went through a bit of a makeover, becoming a more generic ice cream product without the Flintstones characters on the packaging. Today, Nestle still sells Push-Ups, which can be found in the frozen novelty ice cream sections in grocery stores.

Is frozen pudding a thing? ›

Family Business. The #GirlDad duo that started a company out of their house. In May of 2011, Lorenzo's Frozen Pudding was born on the South Side of Chicago by the #GirlDad team of Lorenzo and Genesis. Lorenzo had the saying, “We all have heard of banana pudding.”

When did snack pack pudding cups come out? ›

From the original 1968 tin-can packaging to its classic cameo in the movie Billy Madison in 1995, Snack Pack has provided deliciously wholesome options that everyone loves for nearly 50 years.

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