layered pudding

Layered Pudding is a beautiful and delicious dessert made with layers of creamy pudding, whipped topping, and mix-ins like cookies, fruit, or cake. You can make it in a big dish (like a trifle) or in individual cups for a fun, no-bake treat.

Here’s a classic version to get you started — feel free to customize it!

🍨 Classic Layered Pudding Dessert (No-Bake)

🕒 Time: 15–20 min (plus chill time)
🍽 Serves: 6–8
📦 Great for meal prep or parties

🧾 Ingredients:

• 1 box (3.4 oz) instant pudding mix – vanilla, chocolate, banana, or any flavor

• 2 cups cold milk

• 1 cup whipped topping (like Cool Whip or homemade whipped cream)

• 1–2 cups crushed cookies or cake cubes (Oreos, graham crackers, pound cake, etc.)

• 1–2 cups fruit (sliced bananas, strawberries, berries – optional)

• Extra whipped topping for layering and topping

• Optional: chocolate chips, caramel drizzle, or nuts

👩‍🍳 Instructions:

1. Make the pudding:

• In a bowl, whisk together the pudding mix and cold milk for 2 minutes.

• Let it sit for 5 minutes to thicken.

2. Fold in whipped topping:

• Once set, gently fold 1 cup of whipped topping into the pudding for a light, mousse-like texture.

3. Layer it up:

In a trifle dish, glass bowl, or small cups, layer in this order:

1. Crushed cookies or cake

2. Pudding mixture

3. Sliced fruit (optional)

4. Whipped topping

➡️ Repeat layers once or twice depending on container depth.

4. Top it off:

• Finish with whipped topping, crushed cookies, fruit, or a drizzle of chocolate or caramel.

5. Chill:

• Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving for best texture.

🌀 Flavor Ideas:

🍌 Banana Pudding Trifle

• Banana pudding + Nilla wafers + banana slices

🍫 Oreo Chocolate Delight

• Chocolate pudding + crushed Oreos + chocolate chips

🍓 Strawberry Shortcake Pudding

• Vanilla pudding + sliced strawberries + angel food cake

☕ Mocha Cream

• Chocolate pudding + crushed biscotti + espresso whipped cream