Strawberry Shortcake Pudding Cups Recipe
These Strawberry Shortcake Pudding Cups combine the crunch of golden vanilla Oreos with the tartness of freeze-dried and fresh strawberries layered in creamy instant cheesecake pudding. This no-bake dessert is easy to assemble, delightfully creamy, and perfect for a quick summer treat or party dessert served in individual cups.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 8-10 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Crust and Topping
- 20 Golden Vanilla Oreos
- ½ cup freeze-dried strawberries
- Additional Oreo strawberry crumbs (for garnish)
- Strawberry slices (optional, for garnish)
Pudding Layer
- 2 packages (3.4 oz each) Instant Jell-o Cheesecake Pudding mix
- 4 cups whole milk, cold
- 1 ½ cups fresh strawberries, diced
Topping
- 1 cup whipped cream (softened Cool Whip recommended)
Other
- 8–10 4-ounce plastic cups or jars
Instructions
- Prepare Oreo Strawberry Crumbs: Pulse 20 Golden Vanilla Oreos and ½ cup freeze-dried strawberries together in a food processor until finely crushed. Alternatively, place them in a large ziplock bag and crush using a rolling pin to achieve fine crumbs.
- Make Cheesecake Pudding: In a large bowl, whisk together the two packages of instant cheesecake pudding mix with 4 cups of cold whole milk until smooth and well combined. Fold in the 1 ½ cups diced fresh strawberries gently. Let the mixture set for 5 minutes to thicken.
- Assemble Pudding Cups: Spoon a layer of the Oreo-strawberry crumbs at the bottom of each cup or jar. Add a layer of the cheesecake pudding mixture over the crumbs, then add another layer of crumbs followed by a second pudding layer. Place the assembled cups in the refrigerator to chill until ready to serve.
- Add Final Topping and Garnish: Just before serving, top each pudding cup with about a tablespoon of softened whipped cream or Cool Whip. Garnish with additional Oreo strawberry crumbs and place a fresh strawberry slice on top for an elegant finish.
Notes
- For a lighter version, you can substitute whole milk with 2% or skim milk, but the pudding may be less rich.
- Freeze-dried strawberries add concentrated flavor and a slight tartness that complements the sweetness of the Oreos and pudding.
- These cups can be prepared a few hours in advance and kept refrigerated for up to 24 hours.
- Use clear cups or jars to showcase the pretty layered effect of the dessert.
- If fresh strawberries are not available, frozen strawberries can be thawed and drained before folding into the pudding.
Keywords: Strawberry shortcake, pudding cups, no-bake dessert, cheesecake pudding, Oreo dessert, layered dessert, party dessert
