No Bake Twinkie Cake (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Base
01 -
9 unwrapped Twinkies
→ Pudding Mixture
02 -
3.4 ounces instant vanilla pudding mix
03 -
1.5 cups whole milk
→ Fruit
04 -
16 ounces fresh strawberries, divided into ½ cup diced and remaining sliced
→ Topping
05 -
8 ounces thawed whipped topping
# Instructions:
01 -
Arrange the unwrapped Twinkies evenly on the bottom of an 8x8-inch baking dish.
02 -
In a medium bowl, whisk the instant vanilla pudding mix with whole milk for approximately 3 minutes until thickened.
03 -
Spread the thickened pudding evenly over the Twinkies in the baking dish.
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Dice 3 to 4 strawberries to yield about ⅓ to ½ cup of small pieces, and set aside. Slice the remaining strawberries into ¼-inch thick slices.
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Place the sliced strawberries in a single uniform layer covering the pudding surface.
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Spread the thawed whipped topping evenly over the strawberry layer using an offset spatula for a smooth finish.
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Sprinkle the reserved diced strawberries evenly across the whipped topping layer.
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Refrigerate the assembled cake for 1 to 2 hours to allow the pudding to firm before slicing and serving.
# Notes:
01 -
Chilling the cake is essential to achieve a firm pudding layer and clean slices.