Description
A delightful salad combining the flavors of strawberry shortcake with a light and fluffy texture, perfect for summer gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, sliced
- 1 (8 oz) container of whipped topping
- 1 cup soft cake pieces (like angel food cake)
- 1 (3.4 oz) package of instant vanilla pudding mix
- 1 1/2 cups milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Optional: additional strawberries for garnish
Instructions
- Whisk together the instant vanilla pudding mix and milk in a medium bowl until smooth. Let it sit for about 5 minutes to thicken.
- Add the whipped topping, thickened pudding mixture, and vanilla extract to a large mixing bowl, gently folding until blended.
- Introduce the sliced strawberries and soft cake pieces, mixing until just combined.
- Transfer the mixture to the refrigerator to chill for at least 30 minutes.
- Serve in individual bowls, garnished with additional strawberries.
Notes
Make ahead and store covered in the fridge for up to two days. Avoid overmixing and ensure the strawberries are fresh for the best flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: strawberry, shortcake, salad, dessert, summer, fluffy