Puddin' Pops were a line of frozen desserts on a stick, essentially frozen Jell-O pudding in popsicle form. They were known for their creamy texture and were a popular nostalgic treat during the 1980s. The original Jell-O brand Pudding Pops were discontinued primarily due to high production costs and profitability issues.

Product Description: The original Jell-O Pudding Pops were marketed as a frozen twist on classic Jell-O pudding. Key features included:

Flavor Profile: They came in popular flavors like chocolate, vanilla, and banana. Swirl variations, such as chocolate swirl and vanilla swirl, were also available.

Texture: Fans often recall a unique "skin" of ice on the outside of the pop, covering the frozen pudding goodness inside. They were described as creamy and distinct from a standard fudgesicle.

Packaging/Shape: The original pops had a specific, flatter, Fudgsicle-like shape that was part of their identity.

Discontinuation and Revivals: The Jell-O brand, which was not a frozen food manufacturer, faced high overhead costs for producing and transporting the frozen treats profitably.

Mid-1990s: The original Jell-O brand Pudding Pops were discontinued after Kraft's takeover due to branding and production shifts.

Early 2000s (2004): The Jell-O name was licensed to the Popsicle brand, which attempted a revival.

2010/2011: The Popsicle version was also discontinued due to lack of consumer demand, as fans noted the flavor and texture were never the same as the original.