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strawberry shortcake squares

(1 rating)
Recipe by
Chris T.
East Hampton, NY

This is a recipe I grabbed in the grocery store near the Jello puddings display...I believe it is on jello.com also. It is not your typical shortcake but it is REALLY good and easy to make. I like to make it the night before so I can just grab it the next day and serve...it's been a big hit at barbeques and family gatherings.

(1 rating)
yield 16 -24 Servings Total time:3 hours 15 minutes(includes refrigerating)

Ingredients For strawberry shortcake squares

  • 64
    vanilla wafers,divided
  • 1/4 c
    sugar
  • 5 Tbsp
    butter, melted
  • 2 1/2 c
    cold milk
  • 2 pkg
    (4 serving size) instant vanilla pudding
  • 1 1/2 c
    cool whip (that is 1/2 of an 8 oz tub)
  • 3 c
    strawberries,sliced

How To Make strawberry shortcake squares

  • 1
    Crush 40 Vanilla wafers and mix with 3 tablespoons of the sugar and the melted butter until well blended.
  • 2
    Press firmly into 13x9 baking pan and set aside.
  • 3
    Pour milk into large bowl and add pedding mixes. Beat with whisk for 2 minutes or until well blended.
  • 4
    Gently stir(fold) in Cool whip.
  • 5
    Spread HALF of the pudding mixture over the crust.
  • 6
    Top with remaining 24 vanilla wafers(whole not crushed).
  • 7
    Spread remaining pudding mixture over the wafers.
  • 8
    Refrigerate at least 3 hours.
  • 9
    Meanwhile toss sliced strawberries with remaining 1 tablespoon of sugar. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
  • 10
    Cut into 16-24 squares and serve each topped with about 2 tablespoons of the sweetened strawberries. Refrigerate any leftover.
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