Description
A refreshing no-bake dessert featuring layers of graham crackers, vanilla pudding, and fresh strawberries.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2–3 boxes instant vanilla pudding mix
- 3½ cups cold milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 8-ounce tub whipped topping, thawed
- 1 box (14 oz) graham crackers
- 1 to 1½ pounds fresh strawberries (washed, hulled, and sliced)
- 1 tub (16 oz) strawberry frosting, softened or 1½ cups strawberry glaze
- 2 to 3 tablespoons strawberry preserves (optional)
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest (optional)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk the instant pudding mix and cold milk for about 2 minutes, until thickened. Stir in vanilla extract. Let stand 3 to 5 minutes.
- Fold whipped topping into the pudding until smooth. If using, stir in strawberry preserves and/or lemon zest.
- Arrange graham crackers in a single layer in the bottom of a 9×13-inch dish, breaking crackers to fit as needed.
- Spread one-third of the pudding mixture over the crackers. Top with a layer of sliced strawberries.
- Repeat layers: graham crackers, pudding mixture, strawberries.
- Add one more layer of graham crackers and spread remaining pudding mixture on top (or reserve a thin layer if you prefer it under the topping).
- Top with strawberry frosting (loosened with a little milk if needed) or spread strawberry glaze evenly over the top.
- Cover tightly and refrigerate at least 6 hours, preferably overnight, before slicing and serving.
Notes
- For best results, allow the cake to set overnight in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg