Creamy no-bake cheesecake pudding filling topped with graham cracker crumbs and fresh strawberries. Strawberry cheesecake pudding cups are another easy Cheesecake Pudding Recipe everyone loves.
These are so easy to make at home with few ingredients. And the best news is they're ready in under 30 minutes.
This recipe is so delicious, it's hard to believe it's made from a box of instant pudding mix. Yes, that's right, instant pudding mix.
It's another easy dessert like my Oreo Cheesecake Pudding I recently published. I'm actually working on a few different variations of this recipe and let me tell you, they'll all so good.
Table of Contents
- Adding Pudding Mix to Cheesecake
- Helpful Kitchen Tools
- My Kitchen Tools Essentials
- Recipe Ingredients Needed
- Recipe Variations
- Step-by-Step Directions
- Prepare the Graham Cracker Crumb Crust
- Kitchen Tool Spotlight
- Add the Pudding to the Cups
- Serving Tips
- LOVE this recipe? SAVE it for Later!
- Recipe FAQ's
- Storage Tips
- More Recipes to Love
- 📖 Recipe Card
- 💬 Comments
Adding Pudding Mix to Cheesecake
Cheesecake is a classic, but I discovered a little secret that takes it to the next level – pudding mix! The result is pure indulgence with surprisingly minimal effort.
Layers of creamy pudding, graham cracker crumbs, and maybe even fresh fruit create a symphony of textures and flavors with my Cheesecake Pudding Parfait recipe.
These Mason Jar Pudding Desserts are perfect for picnics or parties. Experiment with different flavor combinations!
When you're short on time but craving those cheesecake vibes, try this recipe for No Bake Cheesecake Pudding Parfaits . Plus, the sugar-free option lets you indulge guilt-free.
Try my Cool Whip and Cheesecake Pudding recipe that offers a light and fluffy twist on the classic cheesecake dessert.
Helpful Kitchen Tools
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Recipe Ingredients Needed
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Recipe Variations
Please note this recipe should make around 12 to 14 pudding cups depending on the size of the cup you use.
Instant pudding mix - for this recipe I used cheesecake pudding mix. If you can't find cheesecake pudding mix, you can use regular vanilla pudding mix. You could even use a sugar-free pudding mix.
Make sure the Cool Whip Whipped Topping is defrosted. I used Reddi-Wip whipped topping to top each jar with.
You could substitute frozen strawberries for the fresh, but make sure they're defrosted and drain them in a fine mesh sieve before adding to the pudding cups.
For this recipe I chose to use the graham cracker crumbs instead of crushing graham crackers into crumbs. Make sure you reserve about ½ cup for a garnish later.
Step-by-Step Directions
Step 1: In your KitchenAid bowl with the paddle attachment, cream together the softened cream cheese and butter. Add powdered sugar and vanilla, mixing until smooth. If you have a whisk attachment, switch to it and add the pudding mix and milk.
Step 2: Let the pudding/cream cheese mixture set for about 5 minutes (instant pudding sets quickly) until it becomes slightly firm. Then, gently fold in the container of Cool Whip.
Prepare the Graham Cracker Crumb Crust
Step 3: In a mixing bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar, stirring until well mixed. Spoon about 2 tablespoons of the crumb mixture into the bottom of each mason jar, reserving some crumbs for garnish. Gently press the crumbs into the jars using a tart tamper to create a compact base.
Kitchen Tool Spotlight
A tart tamper is a game-changer when making graham cracker crusts! It helps press the crumbs firmly and evenly into your pan, creating a compact, smooth base that holds together beautifully.
Say goodbye to uneven crusts and messy hands—this simple tool makes the process quick and effortless!
Add the Pudding to the Cups
Step 4: To build your parfaits, carefully add the pudding/cream cheese mixture to the jars. Using a large cookie scoop or a wide mouth canning funnel makes this step easier and helps keep things tidy.
- Widely Applicable: The kitchen funnels set of 3 includes three sizes of large medium and small,The foldable funnel is not only for canning and mason jar, but also for liquid bottles to transfer spices, nuts, beans, powder, liquid and solid particle.
Serving Tips
Step 5: Finally, layer the strawberries on top and then top each jar with a little of the ReddiWip whipped cream and a few of the reserved graham cracker crumbs.
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Recipe FAQ's
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The easiest way to defrost Cool Whip Whipped Topping is to place the entire container inside another container filled with cold water. Let it remain in the cold water for about 30 minutes and the Cool Whip should be defrosted enough to use in the recipe.
You can substitute almond milk for regular milk when preparing instant pudding. Start first with less milk than the box calls for, such as 1 ¼ cup. See if that gives you the consistency you're used to, if not, add more almond milk.
Storage Tips
Refrigerator: Wrap each cup individually with plastic wrap or place them in airtight containers. This protects them from drying out and absorbing other flavors in the refrigerator. They'll stay good for up to 3 days.
Helpful Storing Tip: If you're adding toppings like whipped cream or fresh fruit, it's best to do so right before serving. This prevents them from becoming soggy during storage.
More Recipes to Love
Try these other fruit and pudding inspired recipes from the blog or this simple Homemade Southern Banana Pudding recipe.
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Strawberry Cheesecake Pudding Cups
Equipment
Ingredients
For the Cheesecake Pudding:
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened at room temperature
- ¼ cup butter softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 3 cups milk
- 2 - 3.4 ounce cheesecake instant pudding mix 4 servings size each box
- ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 12 ounces Cool Whip Whipped Topping thawed
- 2 cups strawberries sliced
- Reddi-Wip whipped topping
For the Graham Cracker Crumb Crusts:
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 2 tablespoons butter melted
- 2 tablespoons sugar
Instructions
- In the bowl of the KitchenAid mixer, using the paddle attachment, cream together the softened cream cheese and butter until smooth.
- Add in the powdered sugar and vanilla and continue to mix until combined and smooth.
- Switch out the paddle attachment for the whisk attachment, if you have one, and then add in the pudding mix followed by the milk.
- Allow the pudding/cream cheese mixture to set until just firm. Since we're using instant pudding mix, this takes about 5 minutes.
- Finally, fold in the container of Cool Whip.
- Combine the graham cracker crumbs, melted butter and sugar into a mixing bowl. Stir together until everything is combined.
- Spoon about 2 tablespoons of the crumbs into the bottom of the mason jars.
- Reserve some of the crumbs to use as a garnish.
- Then using the tart tamper, gently press the crumbs into the bottom of the cups.
- Next, add the pudding/cream cheese mixture to the jars.
- I found it easier to use a large cookie scoop to get the mixture into the cups without making a huge mess.
- Add the strawberries, then top with the ReddiWip whipped cream and reserved graham cracker crumbs as a garnish.
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