Description
A delicious layered dessert with strawberries and creamy pudding.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 to 3 boxes instant vanilla pudding mix
- 3½ cups cold milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 8-ounce tub whipped topping, thawed
- 1 14-ounce box graham crackers
- 1 to 1½ pounds fresh strawberries (washed, hulled, and sliced)
- 1 16-ounce tub strawberry frosting, softened or 1½ cups strawberry glaze
- Optional:
- 2 to 3 tablespoons strawberry preserves
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
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
- This dessert is best when made a day in advance.
- Feel free to substitute different fruits based on your preference.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Category: dessert
- Method: no-cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice