Bright, sunny summer days call for a fun poolside treat. These Sand Bucket Beach Bear Cups are irresistibly cute and simple to make. Picture a tiny teddy graham perched on a sandy pudding shoreline under a paper umbrella—perfect for a party or casual gathering. Prepare them ahead of time, chill in the fridge, and serve when your guests arrive.

The assembly is quick and kid-friendly. Start with vanilla pudding—either store-bought or instant—and tint it with a few drops of sky-blue gel coloring for that ocean look. Spoon or pipe the blue pudding into clear cups, then sprinkle crushed graham crackers on top to create the sandy beach. Finish with a couple of teddy grahams and a small paper umbrella for charm and personality. These little details make the cups feel like mini beach scenes that everyone will love.

One of the best parts is that these treats can be made in advance. If you prefer to be relaxed when guests arrive, prepping desserts ahead saves time and stress. You’ll avoid last-minute scrambling and be free to greet everyone and enjoy the party. A little planning makes entertaining far more enjoyable.

Have fun with variations: use coconut flakes mixed with graham crumbs for a textured sand, or add a dab of whipped cream for a foamy wave effect. You can also swap the teddy grahams for gummy sea creatures or small cookie shapes to match your theme. Keep decorations small so they sit comfortably on the pudding without sinking.

To make these cups, you only need a few simple ingredients:

• Graham cracker crumbs
• Teddy graham bears
• Small paper umbrellas
• Vanilla pudding cups
• Sky-blue food gel coloring

Basic steps:

1. Blend graham crackers into fine crumbs to resemble sand.
2. Stir 3–4 drops of sky-blue gel coloring into vanilla pudding until evenly tinted. Spoon the pudding into clear cups to create the “ocean.”
3. Top each cup with graham cracker crumbs as “sand,” then place teddy grahams and an umbrella on the surface. Chill in the refrigerator until ready to serve.

These cups are ideal for pool parties, summer birthdays, or any warm-weather gathering. They’re visually appealing, easy to eat, and delight both kids and adults. Because they’re made in individual servings, they’re convenient for serving and cleanup.

Enjoy the sunshine and serve up these adorable little beach scenes—small, simple desserts that bring a big smile.

Yield: 2 Servings

Sand Bucket Beach Bear Cups

Prep Time:
5 minutes

Total Time:
5 minutes

Ingredients

• 4 graham cracker crumbs
• 4 teddy graham bears
• 2 paper umbrellas
• 2 vanilla pudding cups
• 4 drops sky blue food gel coloring

Instructions

1. Pulse graham crackers in a food processor until finely ground.
2. Mix vanilla pudding with 3–4 drops of sky-blue gel coloring until uniform. Layer the blue pudding into clear cups.
3. Sprinkle graham cracker crumbs on top to create the sand. Add teddy grahams and umbrellas, then refrigerate until serving time.

Video: How To Make Sand Bucket Beach Bear Cups

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