No Bake Strawberry Shortcake Dessert Recipe
Indulge in the refreshing delight of our No Bake Strawberry Shortcake Dessert Recipe, the ultimate treat for warm weather gatherings or a sweet craving. Crafted with luscious layers of creamy pudding and fresh strawberries, this no-bake dessert is incredibly easy to assemble. Its vibrant presentation and delightful taste make it a favorite among both kids and adults. Perfect for picnics, potlucks, or as a light finish to family dinners, this strawberry shortcake is sure to impress your guests while allowing you to enjoy more time relaxing. Customize it to your liking with various toppings or cookie crusts for an extra twist!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 12 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No bake
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (3.4 oz) box vanilla instant pudding
- 1 ½ cups nonfat milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 25 vanilla-flavored cookies (e.g., Golden Oreos)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 12 ounces Cool Whip Topping
- 1 pound fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the pudding mix, milk, and vanilla until smooth. Let it sit.
- Crush cookies in a gallon-sized ziplock bag using a rolling pin; reserve some crumbs for topping.
- Combine melted butter with the crushed cookies in the bag. Press into a greased 9-inch square dish.
- Fold half of the Cool Whip into the pudding mixture and layer over the crust.
- Add sliced strawberries, then top with remaining pudding mixture and Cool Whip.
- Chill for at least 4 hours before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg