Shortcut Strawberry Shortcake

Name: Shortcut Strawberry Shortcake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Yield: 12-15 serving(s)
Ingredients: 2 cups cold milk; 1 (5 1/8 ounce) package vanilla instant pudding mix; 1 (15 ounce) package Hostess Twinkies (cream filled sponge cakes); 4 cups fresh sliced strawberries; 1 (8 ounce) carton frozen whipped topping, thawed; additional strawberry, halved for garnish

Submitted by Dine Dish

"Using Hostess Twinkies, you can make this delicious dessert in a snap! It is one of my favorites. I hope you like it too! Cooking time is chill time."

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Ready In:: 1hr 15mins
Ingredients:: 6
Serves:: 12-15

ingredients

2 cups cold milk
1 (5 1/8 ounce) package vanilla instant pudding mix
1 (15 ounce) package Hostess Twinkies (cream filled sponge cakes)
4 cups fresh sliced strawberries
1 (8 ounce) carton frozen whipped topping, thawed
additional strawberry, halved for garnish

directions

In a large bowl, whisk milk and pudding mix for 2 minutes; let stand for 2 minutes or until soft-set; set aside.
Slice the Twinkies in half lengthwise; place filling side up in an ungreased 13x9x2 inch dish.
Spread the pudding over the top of the sliced twinkies.
Arrange sliced strawberries over the pudding and then spread the whipped topping over the strawberries.
Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour before cutting.
Garnish with strawberry halves if desired.
Refrigerate any leftovers.

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Reviews

Loved it!! Great dessert! I loved that is tasted good, looked good and nobody knew how easy it was ;)

michellebhm
I took the angel food cake initiative (probably made an entirely new recipe), but, 1 box of angel food cake, mixed up, baked in 2 9x13 pans, doubled everything else, and made 2 cakes, using the sugar free vanilla pudding (only 3 cups of milk, since it tends to come out thin), and cool whip light. I think i'll post the new recipe, giving you the credit, since the numbers are going to come out so different...but, thank you so much for my new go-to summer dessert

ShortieNJ
I make this same basic dessert, but I use an angelfood cake bar from the grocery store. It's a very good, light dessert and it's really easy to put together. It's good to see this posted here. I think you will really enjoy it, especially with all the summer BBQ's coming up.

IndianaNana
This was a really easy dessert to make ahead for an-always hungry group of 20-somethings. I was away when it was served, but I was assured that the pan was scraped clean! Thanks for posting!

patti k.
I saw this exact recipe in my new issue of Quick Cooking. It really sounds good.

SteffofMS

RECIPE SUBMITTED BY

Dine Dish

Shawnee, 55

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