No-Bake Summer Dessert

Directions

  1. 1Whisk together milk and instant vanilla pudding until well combined, then set aside.
  2. 2In a separate bowl, use a mixer to whip whipping cream and vanilla extract until thick. Set aside.
  3. 3In another bowl, mix softened cream cheese until smooth and creamy.
  4. 4Add sweetened condensed milk to the cream cheese and mix to incorporate.
  5. 5Add the prepared pudding mixture to the cream cheese mixture and quickly mix to incorporate.
  6. 6Fold in the homemade whipping cream into the creamy mixture.
  7. 7Layer the bottom of a pan with graham crackers.
  8. 8Add a layer of the creamy mixture on top of the graham crackers.
  9. 9Add a layer of drained pineapple tidbits.
  10. 10Add another layer of graham crackers.
  11. 11Top with another layer of the creamy mixture.
  12. 12Add a layer of drained mandarin oranges.
  13. 13Finish with the remainder of the creamy mixture.
  14. 14Place the dessert in the fridge and chill for at least an hour, or ideally overnight.

Ingredients

  • 3 cups milk
  • 2 packs instant vanilla pudding
  • 2 cups whipping cream
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 block softened cream cheese
  • 1 can sweetened condensed milk
  • graham crackers
  • 1 can drained pineapple tidbits
  • 1 can drained mandarin oranges

Equipment

mixerbowlpan

Tips

  • This dessert can be made with various layers, such as pineapple delight or mandarin oranges.
  • Ideally, it should sit in the fridge overnight for best results.