Description
A light, sweet no-bake dessert that combines fresh strawberries, soft pound cake, and creamy vanilla pudding for a fluffy and colorful treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, sliced
- 1 cup whipped topping (e.g., Cool Whip)
- 1 package (3.4 oz) vanilla pudding mix
- 1 cup milk
- 1 cup pound cake, cut into cubes
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Optional: additional strawberries for garnish
Instructions
- Wash and hull the strawberries, then slice them into bite-sized pieces. Cut the pound cake into roughly 1-inch cubes.
- Measure the whipped topping, pudding mix, milk, and vanilla extract so everything is ready.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk the vanilla pudding mix and milk until smooth and thickened. Fold in the whipped topping and the vanilla extract until the mixture is uniform and creamy.
- In a large bowl, layer the pound cake cubes, sliced strawberries, and the pudding-whipped topping mixture. Gently fold everything together just until the cake and fruit are coated — avoid overmixing so the cake stays tender.
- Chill the salad in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes so the flavors meld and the cake soaks up a little of the cream. Serve in bowls and garnish with extra strawberries if desired.
Notes
Use firm-but-ripe strawberries for the best texture. For a lighter version, consider low-fat milk and a light whipped topping.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg