No Bake Strawberry Shortcake has layers of cream filled cookies, vanilla pudding, and strawberries. It’s the perfect cool dessert!
I am obsessed with fruity desserts like Fruit Pizza, Blueberry Delight, and Peach Dump Cake. But this No bake strawberry shortcake has to be one of the top on the list! It is fresh and summery and oh so good.
A Refreshing Summer Treat
Summer is here, and we are already melting. AZ is definitely known for it’s warm summers!!
Since it’s so hot, we’ve been making tons of treats to keep us nice and cool. Today’s recipe happens to be one of those cool, refreshing desserts that everyone loves! It consists of cream filled sandwich cookies, vanilla pudding, fresh strawberries, and cool whip all layered like a lasagna!
This No Bake Strawberry Shortcake takes a little bit of time to make, but it’s still very simple. The combo of cookies and cream and strawberries makes it pretty irresistible. If you are a fan of strawberry treats, then you will definitely love this recipe. It’s the perfect treat for any summer get together!
Assemble the layers
Vienna Fingers. Dip Vienna fingers in strawberry juice and arrange in the bottom of a 9×13 dish. If you can’t find Keebler Vienna fingers, you could use vanilla oreos.
Vanilla Pudding. In a medium bowl whisk together pudding and milk. Spread half the pudding mixture over the cookies. Top with ⅓ the strawberries.
tips + Storing Info
Strawberries are perfectly ripe when they are a pure, deep red. There shouldn’t be any white or green spots, this means that they were picked too early and are not quite ripe enough. The red they are the better, just make sure they aren’t too soft or they are more likely to mold. If you have accidently purchased unripe strawberries just mix the cut strawberries with a no calorie sweetener or some sugar to give that sweetness it might need.
Feel free to use whatever pudding flavor speaks to you! Adding extra strawberry flavor would never be a bad idea!
In the U.S. a small box of pudding is 3.4 oz. It is also important to note that I use INSTANT pudding mix. If you buy the Cook N Serve kind, then it will not turn out properly. Do not make the pudding according to the box directions. Instead only use the powder when making this recipe.
I used Juicy Juice brand of Strawberry juice, but any brand will work
If you have some extra strawberries here are some great ways to use them: strawberry lemonade, homemade strawberry fruit leather, or a strawberry banana smoothie.
This recipe needs to be chilled for 2-3 hours before being served, so you can for sure make it a couple hours ahead of time, but its best right after that chilling period so that the cookies still have a good amount of crunch to them.
STORE in an airtight container in the fridge. However, the longer this cake sits in the fridge the more the cookies soak up the strawberry juice and moisture from the pudding. I would suggest not keeping it for more than 3 days. But no worries! It should be devoured before then because it’s so good!
If you’re a fan of strawberries, then you’ll love these recipes:
- Strawberry Shortcake Bars
- Strawberry Shortcake Kabobs
- Homemade Fruit Leather
- Strawberry Shortcake Poke Cake
- Strawberry Lemonade
- Frozen Strawberry Dessert
No Bake Strawberry Shortcake Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 small boxes instant vanilla pudding
- 1/2 cup strawberry juice
- 3 cups milk
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 2 packages Vienna Fingers
- 1 lb strawberries fresh, hulled and chopped
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- In a medium bowl whisk together pudding and milk. Set aside.
- Dip Vienna fingers in strawberry juice and arrange in the bottom of a 9x13 dish.
- Spread half the pudding mixture over the cookies. Top with ⅓ the strawberries.
- Add another layer of lady fingers, the rest of the pudding and ⅓ the strawberries.
- In a bowl, whip the cream and powdered sugar until it becomes thick. Spread over strawberries and top with remaining strawberries. Chill for 2-3 hours before serving. ENJOY!
look so delicious, and nice pictures
It is!! It is so refreshing! Thanks so much for sharing!
Is there a specific kind of strawberry juice you use?
I just used the brand Juicy Juice and found a strawberry flavor:) You could use whatever is your favorite. Hope that helps!
This looks delish! Thanks for the recipe!
Oh, it is!! If you love strawberries, you’ll love this! Thanks so much for stopping by!
I don’t know but I love foods that contains strawberry, honey, and chocolate. The only problem I have with recipes is I always find it difficult to go out and buy all the ingredients and then sit down and properly make a delicious perfect-for-me kind of food.
Thanks Lil’ anyway for making this recipe and breaking it down into simple steps. Maybe I will have more time to do this.
You are welcome!! I hope you will find the time 🙂 Thanks so much & hope you enjoy!
This year I will have my own strawberry patch and look forward to trying some of your recipes. Thank you for sharing, you’ve given me new ideas.
How fun!! Good luck & I’d love to know what you think of the ones you try!! Thank you!
Made this for my Father’s Day picnic and it was a huge hit!!!!!
Yay!! So glad to hear it turned out well for you! Thanks for sharing.
One question, where does the vanilla go in with the milk for the pudding? Which I doubt or in with the whipped cream and powdered sugar? Thanks for an answer have a great day