A candy cherry nose, pretzel antlers, and chocolate chip eyes turn this Whipped Cream Melting Reindeer recipe into the sweetest little holiday treat. Light, fluffy, and frozen into shape, these reindeers are as fun to create as they are to serve.

The base is simple—just heavy cream whipped with powdered sugar—yet you can customize it by adding vanilla, lemon zest, or a touch of mint for extra flavor. Once piped into molds and frozen, the creamy peaks become charming little reindeer that practically beg to be added to hot cocoa, lattes, or even stacked on pancakes.

Quick to whip up, adorable to decorate, and absolutely delicious to enjoy, this playful recipe is a festive way to bring Rudolph and friends to your table.

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Close-up of several fluffy whipped cream melting reindeers on a white plate, ready to be served as a fun holiday dessert.

Equipment You Will Need

Measuring cups and spoons
Chilled mixing bowl
Hand mixer
Piping bag with star tip
Silicone muffin mold
Baking sheet
Silicone spatula
Small bowls

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Whipped Cream Melting Reindeers are fluffy, frozen treats shaped like Rudolph with cherry noses, chocolate chip eyes, and crunchy pretzel antlers. Fun, festive, and simple to make, they’re perfect for topping hot cocoa, serving at holiday parties, or gifting as sweet edible surprises.

Total Time: 2 hours and 15 minutes
Yield: 4 1x

Ingredients

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For the Base:

1 cup heavy cream (30-33% fat), chilled

1 tablespoon powdered sugar

For the Decoration:

4 candy cherries

8 pretzels

8 chocolate chips

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Instructions

The heavy cream and whipping bowl should be chilled. Add the powdered sugar to the heavy cream and begin beating with a mixer on low speed. Increase the speed and continue beating until creamy and soft peaks form.
Transfer the whipped cream and powdered sugar to a pastry bag fitted with a star tip. Pipe the cream into a silicone muffin mold to form a cap. Freeze the mold for 1 hour.
Press the eyes and cherry noses into each muffin and chill for another hour.
Insert the pretzel cones. Carefully invert the silicone molds and transfer the dessert to a chilled plate using a silicone spatula. Serve.

Notes

You can also sprinkle the deer with coconut flakes, grated chocolate, or cinnamon. Merry Christmas!

Author: Little Party Pixie
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Freeze Time: 2 hours
Category: Sweet Treats, Hot Drinks

Step-By-Step Process

A split image showing all the ingredients and whipped cream being beaten into stiff, white dessert peaks. — *Gather your ingredients. Beat powdered sugar and heavy cream until creamy and soft peaks form.*

Whipped cream is piped into a four-cup mold, followed by adding a raspberry nose and small chocolate eyes to create the reindeer faces. — *Transfer the cream to a piping bag with a star tip, pipe into the mold, and freeze for 1 hour. Add chocolate chip eyes and a cherry nose, then chill for another hour.*

Whipped cream melting reindeers are shown in the mold, then one is placed on top of a hot chocolate beverage. — *Add pretzels for antlers, gently release from the silicone molds, and place on a chilled plate. Serve on top of a hot chocolate and enjoy!*

Perfect for holiday dinners, children’s parties, or as a playful edible gift, these melting reindeers are guaranteed to make everyone smile. They’re quick to whip up, customizable, and so much fun to decorate. Don’t forget to browse more of my party food recipes for even more festive and easy ideas.

If you love these little reindeers, you’ll have fun trying these Rudolph Chocolate Marshmallows and Grinch Macarons. Be sure to also check out our collection of Christmas Treats for Kids and Christmas Charcuterie Boards—all are equally festive and playful!

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