Strawberry Shortcake Pudding Cups Recipe
Delight in the delightful layers of Strawberry Shortcake Pudding Cups, a no-bake dessert featuring crushed golden vanilla Oreos, freeze-dried strawberries, creamy instant cheesecake pudding, and fresh diced strawberries. These individual servings are easy to prepare and perfect for a quick, refreshing treat any time.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 8-10 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Crust and Strawberry Mixture
- 20 Golden Vanilla Oreos
- ½ cup freeze-dried strawberries
- 1 ½ cups fresh strawberries, diced
Pudding
- 2 packages (3.4 oz each) Instant Jell-o Cheesecake Pudding mix
- 4 cups cold whole milk
Topping
- 1 cup whipped cream
- Strawberry slices (optional, for garnish)
Serving
- 8–10 plastic cups or jars, 4 ounces each
Instructions
- Crush Oreos and Freeze-Dried Strawberries: Pulse the golden vanilla Oreos and freeze-dried strawberries in a food processor until finely crushed. Alternatively, place them in a large ziplock bag and crush thoroughly with a rolling pin to achieve fine crumbs.
- Prepare Pudding Mixture: In a large bowl, whisk together the instant cheesecake pudding mix and cold whole milk until smooth. Gently fold in the diced fresh strawberries. Allow the mixture to set for 5 minutes at room temperature to thicken slightly.
- Assemble Pudding Cups: Spoon a layer of the Oreo and freeze-dried strawberry crumbs into the bottom of each cup. Add a layer of the prepared cheesecake pudding mixture, followed by another layer of the crumbs and then another layer of pudding. Place the cups in the refrigerator to chill until ready to serve.
- Add Whipped Cream and Garnish: Just prior to serving, top each cup with a tablespoon of softened whipped cream. Garnish with additional Oreo strawberry crumbs and optionally a fresh strawberry slice for an attractive finish.
Notes
- Use cold milk to ensure the pudding mix sets properly.
- Freeze-dried strawberries add intense flavor without moisture—do not substitute with fresh here.
- For a lighter option, substitute whole milk with 2% milk or a milk alternative.
- This dessert is best consumed within 24 hours for optimal freshness.
- Can be prepared a few hours in advance, but add whipped cream topping right before serving to avoid sogginess.
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