This no-bake layered dessert has all the trappings of a classic strawberry shortcake. Crunchy shortbread cookie crumbs stand in for the crust. Layers of creamy filling, fresh strawberries and pudding take it to another level.
| Level: | Easy |
| Total: | 3 hr |
| Active: | 30 min |
| Yield: | 16 servings |
Ingredients
- Nonstick cooking spray, for the baking dish
- 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- Two 5.3-ounce boxes shortbread cookies, placed in a resealable plastic bag and crushed with a rolling pin
- One 8-ounce package cream cheese, at room temperature
- 5 tablespoons confectioners’ sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch kosher salt
- One 12-ounce container frozen whipped topping, such as Cool Whip, thawed
- 4 cups diced strawberries (from about 2 pints)
- One 3.4-ounce package instant vanilla pudding (plus required ingredients)
Instructions
- Spray an 8-inch square baking dish lightly with nonstick cooking spray. Combine the butter, granulated sugar and 1 1/2 cups of the crushed cookies in a medium bowl. Press the mixture into the prepared baking dish and freeze to set, about 15 minutes.
- Combine the cream cheese, confectioners’ sugar, vanilla and salt in a large bowl. Beat with an electric mixer on medium-high speed until fluffy, about 3 minutes. Fold in 3/4 cup of the whipped topping to lighten. Pour the filling over the crust and smooth with an offset spatula, then top with 2 cups of the diced strawberries. Refrigerate for 15 minutes to set.
- Meanwhile, make the instant pudding according to the package directions. Pour over the filling. Top with the remaining whipped topping, cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours to set.
- Before serving, sprinkle the remaining cookie crumbs and diced strawberries over the top.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size | 1 of 16 servings |
| Calories | 292 |
| Total Fat | 19 g |
| Saturated Fat | 10 g |
| Carbohydrates | 28 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 1 g |
| Sugar | 17 g |
| Protein | 3 g |
| Cholesterol | 40 mg |
| Sodium | 206 mg |
Reviews
Delish! Will double the recipe next time. Add more crushed cookies, and cream cheese mixture.
Very tasty summer treat. I would just add an extra layer of strawberries and the smashed shortbread cookies next time. I did add some cocoa clusters for a chocolate crunch mixed with the strawberries.
Made for my daughters 45th birthday bc she loves anything strawberry. She loves strawberry shortcake and this sounded like a lighter version. It did not disappoint. Everybody got 2nds. I substituted real whip cream for Cool Whip and made it the day before. I was afraid it would not hold up but it did! I also did more strawberries, a layer above cream cheese layer and a layer above the pudding then more on top of the top layer of whip cream. Will make this again!