Strawberry Shortcake Pudding Cups Recipe
A delightful and easy-to-make dessert featuring layers of fresh strawberries, moist cake, creamy pudding, and fluffy whipped cream assembled in convenient individual cups. Perfect for quick preparation and serving at parties, picnics, or a simple sweet treat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes (including chilling time)
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Strawberries
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
Cake
- 1 cup pound cake or sponge cake, cut into small cubes
Pudding
- 1 cup vanilla pudding (prepared from mix or homemade)
Whipped Cream
- 3/4 cup whipped cream, homemade or store-bought
Instructions
- Prepare the strawberries: Wash, hull, and slice the fresh strawberries evenly to ensure consistent layers and flavor distribution.
- Cut the cake: Dice the pound or sponge cake into small bite-sized cubes to make layering easier and more manageable in the cups.
- Layer the ingredients: In each cup, begin by placing a layer of cake cubes at the bottom. Follow with a layer of sliced strawberries, then a generous spoonful of vanilla pudding. Repeat the layering until the cup is nearly full.
- Top with whipped cream: Finish each cup with a dollop of whipped cream on top for a creamy and light finish.
- Chill the cups: Refrigerate the assembled cups for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld and the pudding to set properly before serving.
Notes
- Use fresh, ripe strawberries for the best flavor and sweetness.
- You can substitute the pound cake with angel food cake or any soft sponge cake.
- For added texture, sprinkle some crushed nuts or granola between layers if desired.
- For a lighter option, use low-fat pudding and whipped cream or substitute with coconut cream for a dairy-free version.
- These pudding cups can be prepared a few hours ahead and stored covered in the refrigerator.
Keywords: strawberry shortcake, pudding cups, layered dessert, no bake dessert, easy dessert, individual servings
