Description
Layered dessert featuring graham crackers, creamy vanilla pudding, whipped topping, and fresh strawberries, topped with a sweet chocolate ganache.
Ingredients
- 1 box (about 9–12 oz) graham crackers
- 2 packages (3.4 oz each) instant vanilla pudding mix
- 3 cups cold milk
- 1 tub (8 oz) whipped topping, thawed (e.g., Cool Whip)
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 1 cup semi‑sweet chocolate chips
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon light corn syrup
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together pudding mixes and cold milk for about 2 minutes until thickened.
- Fold in the whipped topping until fully combined and smooth.
- Arrange a single layer of graham crackers in a 9×13″ baking dish.
- Spoon half of the pudding‑whipped topping mixture over the crackers and spread evenly.
- Layer half of the sliced strawberries over the cream layer.
- Add another layer of graham crackers, followed by the remaining pudding mixture, spreading smoothly.
- Top with remaining strawberries.
- In a microwave‑safe bowl, melt chocolate chips with butter and corn syrup in 30‑second intervals, stirring until smooth.
- Pour and spread the warm ganache over the fruit layer.
- Cover and refrigerate at least 4 hours or overnight to set.
- Slice into squares and serve chilled.
Notes
- Use fresh strawberries at peak ripeness for best flavor; frozen strawberries work too but drain excess liquid.
- Allow the ganache to cool slightly before spreading to avoid soaking the berries.
- Make ahead: prepare the day before for the best texture.
- Substitute raspberries or blueberries for a different flavor twist.
- For a gluten‑free version, use gluten‑free graham crackers.