Strawberry Shortcake Pudding Cups Recipe
A delightful no-bake dessert combining the classic flavors of strawberry shortcake in easy-to-make pudding cups. Crunchy Oreo and freeze-dried strawberry crumbs are layered with creamy cheesecake pudding and fresh strawberries, topped with whipped cream for a perfect sweet treat in just 10 minutes.
- 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
Scale
Crust and Topping
- 20 Golden Vanilla Oreos
- ½ cup freeze-dried strawberries
- 1 cup whipped cream
- Strawberry slices for garnish (optional)
Pudding Mixture
- 2 (3.4 oz) packages Instant Jell-o Cheesecake Pudding
- 4 cups cold whole milk
- 1 ½ cups fresh strawberries, diced
Serving
- 8–10 4-ounce plastic cups or jars
Instructions
- Crush Oreo and Freeze-Dried Strawberries: Pulse the Golden Vanilla Oreos and freeze-dried strawberries in a food processor until they form fine crumbs. If you don’t have a processor, place them in a large ziplock bag and crush using a rolling pin until finely ground.
- Prepare the Cheesecake Pudding: In a large bowl, whisk together the Instant Jell-o Cheesecake Pudding mix and cold whole milk until smooth and combined. Gently fold in the diced fresh strawberries and let the mixture set for about 5 minutes.
- Assemble the Pudding Cups: Spoon a layer of the Oreo-strawberry crumbs into the bottom of each plastic cup or jar. Add a layer of the cheesecake pudding, then add another layer of crumbs followed by more pudding. Place the assembled cups in the refrigerator to chill until ready to serve.
- Add Whipped Cream and Garnish: Just before serving, top each cup with a tablespoon of softened whipped cream. Sprinkle additional Oreo-strawberry crumbs over the top and garnish with a fresh strawberry slice if desired.
Notes
- Freeze-dried strawberries add an intense strawberry flavor and crunch but can be substituted with finely chopped dried strawberries if unavailable.
- The pudding sets quickly, so keep it chilled for the best texture.
- Use mild-flavored Golden Oreos to complement the strawberry cheesecake flavors.
- For make-ahead convenience, assemble up to a day in advance and store covered in the refrigerator.
- To reduce sweetness, consider using reduced-sugar vanilla pudding mix.
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