Description
Strawberry Shortcake Parfaits in a Mason Jar are the perfect Spring and Summer dessert. They're a no bake recipe and are always a crowd pleaser!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4.6 ounce Vanilla Pudding, dry instant mix (I used the Jell-o brand)
- 3 cups whole milk (or 2%)
- 5 slices of store bought pound cake (1/2 pound)
- 16 ounce fresh Strawberries
- 2 cups whipped cream or cool whip topping
- You'll also need 8-8 ounce mason jars or you can use clear plastic throw away cups
Instructions
- Follow the instructions on the pudding according to the box. Into a large pot over medium heat, I added 3 cups of whole milk and the vanilla pudding packet. The instructions said I should stir until boiling, which took about 10 minutes. After it gets nice and thick from boiling, turn off the heat and allow to cool on the stovetop for 10 minutes. Transfer to a container and place in the fridge to cool completely, about 1 hour. Stir a few times to avoid that thick layer forming on top.
- As the pudding cools in the fridge, cut the pound cake slices into 1 inch cubes. Wash the strawberries and remove stems, then dice.
- Once the pudding cools, it's time to assemble the jars. Start with a spoonful of strawberries, then 2-3 spoonfuls pudding, about 6 cubes of pound cake, 2-3 more spoonfuls pudding then another spoonful of strawberries. Don't add the whipped topping until serving for the best results. Close up the jar and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- Top with whipped cream and enjoy!
Notes
- Make sure to dry the mason jars really well if you need to rinse them.
- It's best if you allow the pudding to cool completely. Hot pudding will cause the pound cake to get soggy and heat will accumulate in the jars.
- If you're short on time, make the pudding the day ahead, so you don't have to wait on it to cool, or buy the already made pudding (see substitutions above in post).
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Pudding & Fridge Cooling Time: 90 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: dessert
- Method: no bake
- Cuisine: American