Description
Enjoy a delightful Italian No-Bake Cake, perfect for those hot days when you don’t want to turn on the oven. This layered dessert combines creamy pudding, sweet pineapple, and crunchy vanilla wafers for a refreshing and easy treat that’s sure to please everyone.
Ingredients
1 box (3.4 oz) instant vanilla pudding mix
2 cups cold milk
1 can (20 oz) crushed pineapple, drained
1 container (8 oz) whipped topping, thawed
1 box (12 oz) vanilla wafer cookies
1 jar (10 oz) maraschino cherries, drained and halved
1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut (optional)
Instructions
In a large bowl, whisk together the instant vanilla pudding mix and cold milk until smooth and thickened. Let it set for a few minutes.
Fold in the drained crushed pineapple and whipped topping until well combined.
In a 9×13 inch baking dish, arrange a single layer of vanilla wafer cookies on the bottom.
Spread half of the pudding mixture over the cookies.
Add another layer of vanilla wafer cookies over the pudding mixture.
Spread the remaining pudding mixture over the second layer of cookies.
Garnish the top with maraschino cherries and sprinkle with shredded coconut, if using.
Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight, to allow the flavors to meld and the cookies to soften.
Notes
This Italian No-Bake Cake is a simple and delicious dessert that’s perfect for any occasion. With its layers of creamy pudding, sweet pineapple, and crunchy vanilla wafers, it’s a refreshing treat that everyone will love. Give it a try and enjoy the effortless deliciousness!