Strawberry Pudding parfaits are a light, refreshing dessert that only require a few ingredients. They’re sweet and fluffy, making them the perfect after-dinner treat.
Want even more decadent strawberry recipes, try my strawberry Cheese cake truffles and my strawberry cake.
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Why this Strawberry Pudding Recipe is a Keeper
- Easy Ingredients: All of the ingredients in these strawberry parfaits can be found in your kitchen or local grocery store.
- Only 5 Ingredients: This strawberry parfait recipe has only 5 easy ingredients.
- Family Favorite: These easy pudding parfaits are great to make with your kids, and make the perfect family dessert. Fruity and fun.
Can I Use Frozen Strawberries in this Parfait?
Yes; you can make the strawberry mixture with frozen strawberries along with the pudding mix for more strawberry flavor. However, we recommend garnishing with fresh strawberries.
Easy Strawberry Pudding Ingredients
This pudding can be made during strawberry season. It’s a delicious dessert that’s made with fresh strawberries and pudding mix, but you can also make it from scratch as well. Here are some important ingredients to make this recipe:
- Pudding: Use a 3.4 oz box of strawberry instant pudding mix. You can also make homemade pudding from scratch with fresh strawberry puree.
- Strawberries: Use fresh strawberries to make this pudding. You can purée them and mix them into the pudding as well.
- Whipped Topping: Make the recipe with Cool Whip or make homemade whipped cream by whisking heavy whipping cream until soft peaks form.
See the recipe card below for a complete list of the ingredients with measurements. This post may contain affiliate links.
Prep Ahead Suggestions for Homemade Strawberry Pudding Parfaits
- Make in Advance: Strawberry pudding is one of our favorite make-ahead desserts. Make the parfaits ahead of time and transfer to the fridge until ready to serve.
Pro Tip for this Strawberry Recipe
Toss sliced strawberries with a bit of sugar and let them sit for 15-20 minutes to release their juices.
How to Make Parfaits with Strawberry Pudding
These are the basic steps for making this fresh strawberry pudding recipe. Refer to the full, printable recipe card below for detailed instructions.
1. Whisk Together Pudding and Milk
In a saucepan, beat together the strawberry pudding and whole milk until smooth and well combined. Allow the pudding to rest until thickened.
2. Layer the Pudding Parfaits
Add ¼ cup graham cracker crumbs to the bottom of each cup. Then, spoon half the pudding over the top of the graham cracker crumbs. Place ¼ cup chopped strawberries on top of each layer of pudding.
3. Add the Whipped Topping
Add the whipped topping to the surface of the pudding and stir to mix. Spoon the remaining pudding mixture over the top of the chopped strawberries.
4. Chill the Pudding
Place in the refrigerator to chill for at least one hour. Top each individual serving dish with a fresh strawberry and a dollop of whipped topping before serving.
How to Store and Use Leftovers to Make this Recipe
- Storing: Press plastic wrap over this easy dessert and store leftover pudding in the refrigerator.
- Using Leftovers: The parfaits should stay good for 3-4 days.
Variations and Substitutions to Make Strawberry Pudding
- Banana Pudding: Add more fresh fruit, like layers of bananas or blueberries.
- Chocolate Pudding: Add layers of shaved chocolate or chocolate syrup to the parfait.
Strawberry Pudding Dessert Recipe FAQs
Serve this strawberry recipe with strawberry fudge, strawberry truffles, or strawberry crunch cake. You can also serve the pudding with pound cake and fresh berries.
Egg yolks are typically used in French parfait recipes, but this recipe is egg free.
Yes; you can use your favorite flavor of pudding, such as chocolate or vanilla pudding mix.
Tips and Tricks for Making this Strawberry Dessert
- This Recipe Can be Doubled: If you are making this for a large family, just proportionally increase ingredients for your desired yield.
- Cookies: Instead of using graham cracker crumbs, you could also used crushed cookies, such as vanilla wafers.
- Chill: Ensure the pudding is fully chilled before assembling the parfaits for a firmer texture. You can also thicken with cornstarch.
- Berry Pudding: Make a raspberry parfait by using raspberry pudding mix and swapping the strawberries for raspberries. Flavor with vanilla extract.
- Even Layers: Aim for even layers of pudding, strawberries, and whipped cream for a visually appealing and balanced parfait.
Strawberry Pudding Parfaits
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Ingredients
- 3.6 ounces Instant Strawberry Pudding
- 2 cups Milk
- 1 cup Whipped Topping, plus more for topping
- 1 cup Graham Cracker Crumbs
- 1 cup Strawberries, chopped plus more strawberries for topping
Instructions
- Whisk together the strawberry pudding and milk until smooth and well combined. Allow the pudding to rest until thickened.
- Add ¼ cup graham cracker crumbs to the bottom of each cup.
- Spoon half the pudding over the top of the graham cracker crumbs.
- Place ¼ cup chopped strawberries on top of each layer of pudding.
- Add the whipped topping to the remaining pudding and stir to mix. Spoon the remaining pudding mixture over the top of the chopped strawberries.
- Place the cups in the refrigerator to chill for at least one hour.
- Top each cup with a fresh strawberry and a dollop of whipped topping before serving.
Christina’s Notes
- This Recipe Can be Doubled: If you are making this for a large family, just proportionally increase ingredients for your desired yield.
- Cookies: Instead of using graham cracker crumbs, you could also used crushed cookies, such as vanilla wafers.
- Chill: Ensure the pudding is fully chilled before assembling the parfaits for a firmer texture. You can also thicken with cornstarch.
- Berry Pudding: Make a raspberry parfait by using raspberry pudding mix and swapping the strawberries for raspberries. Flavor with vanilla extract.
- Even Layers: Aim for even layers of pudding, strawberries, and whipped cream for a visually appealing and balanced parfait.
- Scale the recipe: Simply adjust the serving size in the recipe card and the ingredients will update automatically.
- Make your own All Purpose Seasoning: When a recipe calls for All Purpose Seasoning, you can use my homemade All Purpose Seasoning recipe or substitute salt and pepper to taste.
- Meat doneness: I always use a meat thermometer to test for doneness when cooking meat.
- Use unsalted butter: I use unsalted butter so I can control the salt level in the recipe.
- Preheat the oven: Unless otherwise noted, always preheat your oven before baking.
For more helpful information about this recipe, such as variations, substitutions and other pro-tips, check out the blog post.
Oh this tasted amazing!
These are so pretty and easy to make! Such a lovely dessert idea!
Thank you:)
Thank you so much for sharing this amazing recipe! Will surely have this again! It’s really easy to make and it tasted so delicious! Highly recommended!
Great treat for our early Valentine’s celebration! Thanks!