No Bake Strawberry Shortcake Dessert
A creamy, dreamy dessert bursting with sweet strawberries and luscious whipped topping, all layered over a buttery Golden Oreo crust.
Servings: 8 servings
Equipment
- Food Processor
- Mixing Bowl
- 9x9-inch Dish
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 1 box vanilla instant pudding (3.4 oz)
- 1.5 cups nonfat milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 25 pieces Golden Oreos (or another vanilla flavored cookie or graham cracker)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted)
- 12 ounces Cool Whip topping
- 1 pound fresh strawberries (hulled and sliced)
Instructions
- Step 1: Prepare the Crust - Place the Golden Oreos 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-inch dish to create the crust.
- Step 2: Make the Pudding Layer - In a medium bowl, whisk together the vanilla instant pudding mix, nonfat milk, and vanilla extract until thickened (about 2 minutes). Gently fold in half of the Cool Whip topping until smooth and fluffy.
- Step 3: Assemble the Layers - Spread the pudding and Cool Whip mixture over the prepared crust. Layer the sliced strawberries evenly over the pudding layer.
- Step 4: Add the Final Layer - Spread the remaining Cool Whip evenly over the strawberries.
- Step 5: Chill - Cover the dish and refrigerate for at least 2 hours (or overnight for best results) to allow the dessert to set and the flavors to combine.
- Step 6: Serve - When ready to serve, garnish with additional cookie crumbs or sliced strawberries if desired. Slice into squares and enjoy!
Notes
Store leftovers covered tightly in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. This dessert tastes even better the next day, so prep it the night before for parties!