Description
Creamy no-bake twinkie cake brings classic comfort dessert to life with layers of golden sponge cake and luscious cream. Sweet nostalgia meets simple preparation, delivering indulgent enjoyment you can easily craft in your kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 10 Twinkies
- 8 ounces (226 grams) whipped topping (thawed)
- 16 ounces (454 grams) container frozen sweetened strawberries (thawed)
Dairy and Pudding Mix:
- 1 box (3.4 ounces or 96 grams) instant cheesecake pudding mix
- 1 1/2 cups (360 milliliters) milk
Preparation Components:
- (No additional ingredients)
Instructions
- Carefully unwrap Twinkies and slice each horizontally, ensuring the cream-filled side faces upward. Arrange the Twinkie halves in a uniform layer across the bottom of a rectangular dish.
- In a mixing bowl, combine cheesecake pudding mix with milk. Whisk vigorously until the mixture transforms into a smooth, creamy consistency with no lumps.
- Using a spatula, gently spread the pudding mixture over the Twinkie layer, creating an even, velvety surface that completely covers the cake base.
- Delicately spread the thawed whipped topping across the pudding layer, maintaining a light touch to preserve the pudding’s smooth texture underneath.
- Scatter the sweetened strawberries uniformly over the whipped topping, ensuring an even distribution for consistent fruity flavor in each serving.
- Securely cover the dessert with plastic wrap, pressing gently to prevent the wrap from touching the surface. Refrigerate for a minimum of two hours, allowing the layers to set and flavors to meld together.
- Before serving, remove from refrigerator and let stand at room temperature for 5-10 minutes to soften slightly, making the dessert easier to slice and serve.
Notes
- Slice Twinkies carefully to maintain their structural integrity, ensuring even layers for a visually appealing dessert.
- Opt for full-fat milk when preparing the pudding to achieve a richer, creamier texture that complements the Twinkie base.
- Customize the dessert by substituting strawberries with other fruits like blueberries or peaches for seasonal variations.
- For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free Twinkies or replace them with gluten-free sponge cake to accommodate dietary restrictions.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Desserts
- Method: None
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg