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Strawberry Pudding Trifle Recipe

Strawberry Pudding Trifle dessert is just like classic banana pudding, but with strawberries. Layers of wafer, pudding, strawberry and cream cheese whipped cream make this easy dessert recipe a winner!

Prep Time
15 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 12
Calories: 372 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds strawberries cleaned and hulled
  • 4 cups homemade custard *see note for using instant pudding mix
  • 8 ounces cream cheese softened
  • 8 ounces Whipped Cream Topping
  • 11 ounces Nilla Wafer Cookies
  • mint for garnish, optional

Instructions

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  1. Set aside 12-15 whole hulled strawberries for garnishing. Thinly slice the remaining strawberries and set aside.
  2. Whether using instant boxed pudding or homemade vanilla custard, make sure it is prepared and slightly chilled.
  3. In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment or a large mixing bowl, whip cream cheese well so it is fluffy and smooth. Slowly, fold in whipped cream topping, mixing well so there are little to no little cream cheese flecks.
  4. Start your first layer with Nilla Wafers. Top with a thin layer of vanilla custard/pudding, then whipped cream cream cheese. They key to a good trifle is to make sure there is a creamy layer touching each crunchy layer. The moisture from the creamy layer will turn the crunchy layer into a cake-like consistency. Top with strawberry slices. Repeat all layers until you reach the top, ending with a vanilla custard layer.
  5. Refrigerate for a minimum of 4 hours before serving. Optimal time is 6 hours, but can be as long as overnight. Do not make more than 24 hours before serving. The Nilla Wafers just turn mushy after much longer.
  6. Garnish with whole strawberries, fresh mint leaves and additional Nilla Wafers.
  7. To serve, just spoon into a serving dish. Enjoy your Strawberry Pudding Trifle!
  8. If you've tried this recipe, come back and let us know how it was! 

Notes

  • I use either 2 3.4-ounce boxes of vanilla pudding or the large 5.1-ounce box. Make sure you buy the ingredients to prepare these, just milk. Just use more or less depending on what size box you use.

Nutrition Information

Calories 372kcal (19%) Carbohydrates 44g (15%) Protein 7g (14%) Fat 19g (29%) Saturated Fat 9g (45%) Cholesterol 83mg (28%) Sodium 246mg (10%) Potassium 385mg (11%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 18g (36%) Vitamin A 565IU (11%) Vitamin C 44.6mg (50%) Calcium 180mg (18%) Iron 0.7mg (4%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 372

% Daily Value*

Calories 372kcal 19%
Carbohydrates 44g 15%
Protein 7g 14%
Fat 19g 29%
Saturated Fat 9g 45%
Cholesterol 83mg 28%
Sodium 246mg 10%
Potassium 385mg 8%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 18g 36%
Vitamin A 565IU 11%
Vitamin C 44.6mg 50%
Calcium 180mg 18%
Iron 0.7mg 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.