Saturday, June 28, 2025

No-Bake Strawberry Shortcake

 A creamy, dreamy summer dessert!


I was searching for some no-bake desserts to make this summer, because I'm boycotting my oven. Yes, I'll admit that I don't enjoy cooking or baking in the summer down here in the south. Even with air conditioning, my house still heats up fast if I start using the oven.

So, in my search, this beautiful no-bake strawberry dessert came up as I scrolled through recipe sites. It came through on my phone from a page called "recipesfiber.com" so when I saw this picture, I knew I'd be giving it a try this summer.

This dessert only takes about 30 minutes to whip up!  Perfect for summer get-togethers, birthdays, potlucks or just because! LOL!


Ingredients:

1(3.4 oz) box vanilla instant pudding
1 1/2 cups milk
1 tsp. vanilla extract
25 Golden Oreos or Shortbread cookies, crushed
2 Tbsp. butter, melted
1/2 cup confectioners sugar
12 oz. frozen whipped topping
1 lb. fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced

Instructions:

Prepare the Crust:
Place the cookies in a food processor and pulse until you have fine crumbs. Transfer to a bowl and mix with the melted butter until evenly combined. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9x9: dish to create the crust.

Make the Pudding Layer:
In a medium bowl, whisk together the vanilla instant pudding mix, milk and vanilla extract until thickened (about 2 min.). Gently fold in half of the frozen whipped  topping until smooth and fluffy,

Assemble the Layers:
Spread the pudding and frozen topping mix over the prepared crust. Layer the slice strawberries evenly over the pudding layer.

Chill:
Cover the dish and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight to allow the dessert to set and the flavors to combine.

Serve:
When ready to serve, garnish with additional cookie crumbs or sliced strawberries and a dollop of whipped topping, if desired.  Slice into squares and enjoy!


A Tip from Grammy:
-You can switch the vanilla pudding to cheesecake flavor. Be sure it's instant too.
-1% or 2% milk is fine in this recipe.
-Use graham crackers for the crust, that will work great!


Be encouraged!
Taste and see the Lord is good!  Blessed is the man who takes refuge in Him. -Psalm 34:8

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