Description
Delightful strawberry pink pudding cheesecake cups bring sweet summer memories to life with creamy layers of pure indulgence. Silky smooth textures and bright berry flavors dance together, inviting you to savor each spoonful of this irresistible dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups milk
- 8 ounces (226 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, diced
- 1 (3.4 ounces/96 grams) package strawberry instant pudding mix
Crust Ingredients:
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
Topping and Flavoring Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup whipped topping (Cool Whip)
- Whipped cream (for garnish)
- Fresh strawberries (for garnish)
- Optional: additional graham cracker crumbs (for garnish)
Instructions
- Craft a crumbly foundation by blending graham cracker crumbs with melted butter and sugar until achieving a consistent texture.
- Distribute the crust mixture evenly into serving vessels, firmly pressing to create a compact base layer.
- Transform cream cheese into a silky smooth consistency using an electric mixer, ensuring no lumps remain.
- Incorporate powdered sugar and vanilla extract, thoroughly mixing until the cream cheese filling becomes creamy and uniform.
- Delicately integrate whipped topping into the cream cheese mixture, folding gently to maintain its airy structure.
- Prepare strawberry pudding by whisking pudding mix with milk for approximately 2 minutes until it thickens and develops a vibrant pink hue.
- Gently fold fresh diced strawberries into the prepared pudding, distributing fruit evenly throughout the mixture.
- Carefully layer the cream cheese filling directly over the graham cracker crust in each serving cup.
- Generously spoon the strawberry pudding atop the cream cheese layer, creating a visually appealing contrast.
- For deeper serving vessels, alternate layers of cheesecake and pudding, concluding with a strawberry pudding top layer.
- Chill the dessert cups in the refrigerator for a minimum of 2 hours to allow complete setting and flavor melding.
- Just before serving, embellish with dollops of whipped cream, additional diced strawberries, and a sprinkle of graham cracker crumbs for textural complexity.
Notes
- Customize the crust by substituting graham crackers with gluten-free alternatives like almond flour or crushed gluten-free cookies for those with dietary restrictions.
- Soften cream cheese at room temperature for 30-45 minutes to ensure a smooth, lump-free cheesecake filling that blends perfectly.
- For a lighter version, use low-fat cream cheese and sugar-free pudding mix, reducing overall calorie content without compromising flavor.
- Fresh strawberries work best when they’re ripe and sweet, providing natural vibrant color and enhanced fruity taste to the pudding layers.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Refrigerating
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 370 kcal
- Sugar: 32 g
- Sodium: 210 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 31 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg