Description
This Strawberry Shortcake Pudding is a creamy, layered dessert made with homemade vanilla custard, fluffy whipped cream, fresh strawberries, and Nilla wafers. It’s rich, refreshing, and perfect for make-ahead entertaining.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream (360 g), for the custard
- 1/3 cup whole milk (80 g)
- 2 tsp vanilla bean paste
- 3 egg yolks
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar (50 g)
- 3 tbsp cornstarch (25 g)
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter (42 g), cubed
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream (360 g), chilled
- 1 box Nilla wafers (15 oz / 425 g)
- 2 lb fresh strawberries (907 g), sliced or cubed
Instructions
- Add 1 1/2 cups heavy cream, whole milk, and vanilla bean paste to a saucepan and heat on low until simmering.
- In a heat-safe bowl, whisk together egg yolks, granulated sugar, cornstarch, and salt for about 1 minute until pale and smooth.
- Slowly pour about one-quarter of the hot cream mixture into the egg yolk mixture while whisking constantly to temper the eggs.
- Pour the tempered egg mixture back into the saucepan and return to low heat. Cook while stirring continuously for about 5 minutes until thick and smooth.
- Strain the custard into a large bowl and add the cubed butter. Let sit for 5 minutes, then stir until smooth.
- Cover the custard with plastic wrap pressed directly onto the surface and refrigerate for 1-2 hours until fully chilled and set.
- Whip the remaining chilled heavy cream to stiff peaks using an electric mixer.
- Gently fold the chilled custard into the whipped cream in batches until light and fluffy.
- Spread one-quarter of the pudding mixture into a 9×13-inch serving dish. Top with a layer of Nilla wafers and strawberries.
- Repeat the layers until all ingredients are used, finishing with a decorative top layer of wafers and strawberries.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 3 hours or overnight before serving.
Notes
- Adding the final strawberry layer shortly before serving helps keep the fruit looking fresh.
- Do not over-whip the cream or it may become grainy.
- The pudding tastes best after chilling overnight, allowing the wafers to soften fully.
- Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 28 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 520 kcal
- Sugar: 28 g
- Sodium: 230 mg
- Fat: 35 g
- Saturated Fat: 21 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 46 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 145 mg
