Strawberries & Cream Summer Pudding
Hey there, dessert lovers!
Most of the year, I’m all about those rich, decadent chocolate desserts. But when summer rolls around, my cravings do a complete 180. All I want are fruity, refreshing desserts that scream summer. And let me tell you, I’ve found the ultimate summer dessert that will have you ditching your usual go-to sweets. Enter: Strawberries & Cream Summer Pudding.
First things first, let’s talk about the combo of strawberries and cream. It’s elite, unbeatable, and frankly, should be celebrated more often. This recipe was born out of my obsession with Magnolia Bakery’s famous Banana Bread Pudding. Inspired by its creamy, dreamy goodness, I decided to give it a summery twist using strawberries.
Here’s the magic: we’re using a can of sweetened condensed milk to create the base of our pudding. Trust me, this is a game-changer. It gets folded with a strawberry whipped cream, creating a light, fluffy, and irresistibly sweet layer. But we’re not stopping there. Fresh strawberries and their sugary juices get layered in, adding that burst of freshness and summery vibes.
Now, for the crunch – I went with Partake’s gluten-free graham crackers. Not only do they add the perfect texture, but they also make this dessert accessible for our gluten-free friends. Layering these graham crackers with the creamy strawberry pudding and fresh strawberries is pure bliss.
This dessert is everything you want in a summer treat: light, fruity, creamy, and just the right amount of sweet. It’s perfect for picnics, BBQs, or any summer gathering. Honestly, I’m officially declaring this Strawberries & Cream Summer Pudding the dessert of the year.
Trust me, one bite and you’ll be as obsessed as I am. Say goodbye to heavy, chocolatey desserts (at least until fall) and hello to the refreshing, delicious world of strawberries and cream.
Enjoy your summer with a spoonful of this goodness!
Strawberries & Cream Summer Pudding
Ingredients
- 1 3.4 oz vanilla instant pudding
- 1.5 cups water
- 1 14 oz sweetened condensed milk
- 2 cups freezed dried strawberries
- 3 cups heavy cream
- 2 lbs strawberries sliced
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 2 boxes Parktake Graham Crackers Or 1 box of normal graham crackers
Instructions
- Add vanilla pudding mix and water to a large bowl. Whisk until combined, add the sweetened condensed milk and whisk again.
- Cover the bowel and transfer to the fridge for at least 4 hours, or overnight until fully set.
- Once pudding if fully set, make your whipped cream. Blend dried strawberries (food processor, blender, or smash using a large zip lock bag) to make powdered strawberries.
- Using a stand mixer or hand mixer whisk 3 cups of heavy cream until soft peaks form. Gently fold in dried strawberry powder until combined.
- In a separate bowl, combine sliced strawberries with 1 tbsp sugar and allow to sit for 10 minutes until the juices pull at the bottom of the bowl.
- Add 1/3 of the whipped cream mixture into the pudding mixture. Gently stir until the whipped cream is fully incorporated. Fold in the remaining whipped cream and gently mix until smooth.
- Assembly time! Layer a few spoonfuls of the pudding mixture into a large bowl. Add a few scoops of strawberries (don’t leave behind those juices!), then add more pudding, followed by the graham crackers. Pudding. Strawberries. Pudding. Graham crackers. Repeat!
- Cover the bowl and allow to set in the fridge for at least 1 hour up to overnight. Scoop into bowls and enjoy!
