Description
Sweet strawberry shortcake cookie salad offers a delightful dessert experience blending creamy textures with crunchy cookie bits. Summer’s favorite flavors dance together in this irresistible Minnesota-style treat you won’t be able to resist.
Ingredients
Scale
Fruits:
- 2 cups (332 g) diced strawberries, reserving some for garnish
Dairy Products:
- 1 cup (245 g) buttermilk
- 8 ounces (226 g) whipped topping, store-bought or homemade
Dry Ingredients:
- 1 package (3.4 ounces or 96 g) instant vanilla pudding mix
- 1 box (8 ounces or 226 g) shortbread cookies, roughly chopped, reserving some for garnish
Instructions
- Whisk instant pudding mix and buttermilk together vigorously until the mixture transforms into a smooth, luxurious consistency with no lumps.
- Gently incorporate whipped topping into the pudding base using a folding technique, ensuring a light and airy texture throughout.
- Carefully fold fresh strawberries into the creamy mixture, distributing them evenly to create a vibrant and fruity dessert.
- Refrigerate the strawberry mixture for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld and the dessert to set properly.
- Just before serving, crumble cookies into the chilled salad, creating a delightful crunch and additional layer of flavor.
- For an extra indulgent presentation, garnish the top with a sprinkle of additional cookie crumbs and a few sliced strawberries to enhance visual appeal and taste.
Notes
- Chilling is crucial for melding flavors and achieving the perfect creamy texture.
- Mixing buttermilk and pudding mix creates a rich, smooth base for this delightful dessert.
- Use fresh, ripe strawberries for the most vibrant and sweet taste.
- Crush cookies just before serving to maintain their delightful crunch and prevent sogginess.
- Prepare ahead of time for a stress-free dessert that impresses with minimal effort.
- Customize by experimenting with different cookie types or seasonal fruit variations.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: None
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 160 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 39 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg