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Strawberry Shortcake Pudding Cups

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These Strawberry Shortcake Pudding Cups are a delightful and easy-to-make layered dessert, combining creamy vanilla pudding, sweet strawberries, and crumbled shortcake. Perfect for parties, potlucks, or a simple treat at home, they bring a classic dessert to life in a fun, individual serving.

Ingredients

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For the Vanilla Pudding:

  • 1 (5 oz/140 g) package instant vanilla pudding mix
  • 2 cups (480 ml) cold milk
  • 1 cup (240 ml) heavy whipping cream
  • 2 tablespoons powdered sugar

For the Shortcake Layer:

  • 1 1/2 cups (150 g) crumbled shortcake or pound cake (store-bought or homemade)
  • 2 tablespoons melted butter (optional, for extra flavor)

For the Strawberry Layer:

  • 2 cups (300 g) fresh strawberries, diced
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice

For Garnish (Optional):

  • Whipped cream
  • Fresh strawberry slices
  • Crumbled shortcake or graham crackers

Instructions

Prepare the Vanilla Pudding:

  1. Make the Pudding:
    • In a medium bowl, whisk together the instant vanilla pudding mix and cold milk until smooth and thickened. Refrigerate for 5 minutes to set.
  2. Make Whipped Cream:
    • In a separate bowl, beat the heavy whipping cream and powdered sugar with an electric mixer until stiff peaks form.
  3. Combine:
    • Gently fold the whipped cream into the prepared pudding for a light, creamy texture.

Prepare the Strawberry Layer:

  1. Sweeten the Strawberries:
    • In a bowl, mix the diced strawberries with sugar and lemon juice. Stir well and let sit for 10 minutes to macerate.

Assemble the Pudding Cups:

  1. Layer the Ingredients:
    • In clear serving cups or jars, add a layer of crumbled shortcake. Drizzle with a small amount of melted butter if desired.
    • Add a layer of vanilla pudding, followed by a layer of the sweetened strawberries.
    • Repeat the layers until the cups are full, ending with strawberries on top.
  2. Garnish:
    • Top each cup with whipped cream, fresh strawberry slices, and a sprinkle of shortcake crumbs for decoration.

Notes

  • Make Ahead: Assemble the pudding cups a few hours before serving and refrigerate. Add whipped cream and garnish just before serving.
  • Cake Alternatives: Use graham crackers, ladyfingers, or vanilla wafers for the base instead of shortcake.
  • Dairy-Free Option: Substitute pudding mix, milk, and whipped cream with plant-based alternatives.

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