• Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar

Kudos Kitchen by Renee

menu icon
go to homepage
  • Recipe Index
  • About
  • Contact
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • YouTube
  • subscribe
    search icon
    Homepage link
    • Recipe Index
    • About
    • Contact
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • YouTube
  • ×
    Home » Dessert Recipes » Pastry and Specialty Desserts

    Published: Feb 18, 2018 · Modified: Jul 26, 2022 by Renée · This post may contain affiliate links · 16 Comments

    Chocolate Strawberry Pudding Cake

    Jump to Recipe

    Chocolate Strawberry Pudding Cake is an easy no-bake and impressive dessert which features fresh juicy strawberries. 

    No Bake Chocolate Strawberry Pudding Cake is an easy and impressive dessert which features in-season fresh and juicy Florida grown strawberries. - www.kudoskitchenbyrenee.com

    When you're looking to impress your family and friends with an uncomplicated no-bake dessert that looks like you spent hours preparing, look no further. This no-fuss, Chocolate Strawberry Pudding Cake is the dessert you'll be proud to serve!

    Subscribe to my Kudos Kitchen channel on YouTube. IT'S FREE!! Thanks, and I can't wait to see you there!!
    No Bake Chocolate Strawberry Pudding Cake is an easy and impressive dessert which features in-season fresh and juicy Florida grown strawberries. - www.kudoskitchenbyrenee.com
    No Bake Layered Chocolate Strawberry Pudding Cake with Whole Strawberries and Whipped Cream - www.kudoskitchenbyrenee.com

    My inspiration for this No-Bake Pudding Cake comes from a recipe my mom has been making for years and years which she calls chocolate eclair cake.

    The difference between what my mom makes and the recipe I'm sharing today is that I used fresh strawberries layered between chocolate graham crackers and instant vanilla pudding, mixed with strawberry gelatin.

    Then I topped it all off with a rich, creamy, chocolate ganache which is semi-sweet chocolate chips mixed with heavy cream.

    No Bake Layered Chocolate Strawberry Pudding Cake with Whipped Cream and Fresh Strawberries - www.kudoskitchenbyrenee.com

    How to make chocolate strawberry pudding cake:

    • Line a loaf pan with parchment paper that has been trimmed to size, making sure to leave enough paper on the sides for easier removal once the cake is set.
    • Trim the graham crackers to fit the bottom of the parchment-lined loaf pan. *Note - gently score the crackers with a paring knife to make them easier to break and so they don't crumble.
    • Set the loaf pan aside while preparing the pudding and strawberries.
    How to make easy No Bake Layered Chocolate Strawberry Pudding Cake with chocolate graham crackers, fresh strawberries, pudding, and topped with chocolate ganache. - www.kudoskitchenbyrenee.com
    • In a large bowl, prepare the instant pudding according to package directions.
    • Stir in the strawberry gelatin and mix well to combine.
    • Trim and slice approximately 3 cups of strawberries.
    How to make easy No Bake Layered Chocolate Strawberry Pudding Cake with chocolate graham crackers, fresh strawberries, pudding, and topped with chocolate ganache. - www.kudoskitchenbyrenee.com

    Save this for later.

    We'll email this post to you, so you can come back to it later!

    Email forwarding service for saving information.

    • Add the prepared pudding to a pourable container and layer half of the pudding mixture on top of the first layer of graham crackers.
    How to make easy No Bake Layered Chocolate Strawberry Pudding Cake with chocolate graham crackers, fresh strawberries, pudding, and topped with chocolate ganache. - www.kudoskitchenbyrenee.com
    • Layer the sliced strawberry on top of the pudding layer and then trim enough graham crackers to form the middle layer.
    How to make easy No Bake Layered Chocolate Strawberry Pudding Cake with chocolate graham crackers, fresh strawberries, pudding, and topped with chocolate ganache. - www.kudoskitchenbyrenee.com
    • Pour the remaining pudding on the second layer of graham crackers along with an additional layer of sliced strawberries.
    • Top the entire dessert with a final layer of trimmed to fit graham crackers.
    • Set aside.
    How to make easy No Bake Layered Chocolate Strawberry Pudding Cake with chocolate graham crackers, fresh strawberries, pudding, and topped with chocolate ganache. - www.kudoskitchenbyrenee.com
    • To make the chocolate ganache, melt chocolate chips with hot, heavy cream and stir well until the ganache is smooth and creamy.
    How to make easy No Bake Layered Chocolate Strawberry Pudding Cake with chocolate graham crackers, fresh strawberries, pudding, and topped with chocolate ganache. - www.kudoskitchenbyrenee.com
    • Carefully pour the chocolate ganache over the top layer of graham crackers and spread in a smooth, even layer.
    • Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or place in the freezer until solid.
    • To remove the No Bake Layered Chocolate Strawberry Pudding Cake from the pan, allow the frozen treat to sit at room temperature for 30-45 minutes, and then use the parchment paper to gently lift the cake out of the pan.
    • Garnish the top of the cake with whipped cream and fresh strawberries.
    • Slice. Serve. Enjoy!
    How to make easy No Bake Layered Chocolate Strawberry Pudding Cake with chocolate graham crackers, fresh strawberries, pudding, and topped with chocolate ganache. - www.kudoskitchenbyrenee.com
    No Bake Layered Chocolate Strawberry Pudding Cake - www.kudoskitchenbyrenee.com

    Additional strawberry recipes:

    • Chicken with Strawberry Satay Sauce
    • One Bowl Strawberry Banana Bread
    • Strawberry Rhubarb Bread Pudding
    • Healthy Low Sugar Mixed Berry Sorbet
    No Bake Chocolate Strawberry Pudding Cake is an easy and impressive dessert which features in-season fresh and juicy Florida grown strawberries. - www.kudoskitchenbyrenee.com

    Printable Recipe Card

    No-Bake Layered Chocolate Strawberry Pudding Cake

    No-Bake Chocolate Strawberry Pudding Cake

    Renee Goerger
    This no bake dessert features layers of chocolate graham crackers, fresh strawberries, and instant vanilla pudding which is flavored with strawberry gelatin. Then it's topped with a luscious chocolate ganache for the perfect finishing touch.
    Have you made this recipe?Please Comment and Rate
    Print Recipe Pin Recipe Save recipe Save this recipe
    Prep Time 20 minutes mins
    refrigeration time 6 hours hrs
    Total Time 6 hours hrs 20 minutes mins
    Course Dessert - Cake
    Cuisine American
    Servings 12 slices
    Calories 240 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 2 - 3 sleeves of chocolate graham crackers
    • 2 pints fresh strawberries 1 pint sliced to ¼" thickness and 1 pint reserved as whole berries.
    • 1 box (3.4 ounces) Instant French vanilla pudding
    • 2 cups cold milk
    • 1 box (3 ounces) strawberry gelatin
    • 1½ cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
    • ½ cup heavy cream heated to a low-simmer
    • reserved strawberries 4-5 cut in half lengthwise, and the remainder left whole.
    • whipped cream for garnish
    Get Recipe Ingredients

    Instructions
     

    • Line a loaf pan with parchment paper that's been trimmed to fit. Approximately 30" x 5"
    • Carefully score the chocolate graham crackers with a paring knife and fit them into the bottom of the parchment lined loaf pan. Set aside.
    • In a large bowl, whisk together the pudding mix and milk until thickened.
    • Add the strawberry gelatin to the pudding mix and whisk until smooth.
    • Add the pudding mixture to a pourable bowl and pour (or spoon) half of the pudding mixture on top the graham crackers in the loaf pan.
    • Top the pudding mixture with an even layer of sliced strawberries.
    • Top with more graham crackers that have been trimmed to fit.
    • Add the remaining pudding mixture, another layer of sliced berries, and a final layer of trimmed graham crackers. Set aside.
    • In a microwave-safe bowl, heat the heavy cream until hot, but not boiling.
    • Add the chocolate chips to a medium bowl and pour the heated cream over the chocolate.
    • Stir well until all the chocolate is melted and the ganache is creamy and smooth.
    • Pour the ganache evenly over the top layer of graham crackers and smooth.
    • Refrigerate for 4 - 6 hours or freeze until hard.
    • If frozen, remove from the freezer at least 30-45 minutes before serving.
    • Remove the cake by lifting it from the loaf pan using the parchment paper.
    • Place the cake on a serving plate and garnish with whole strawberries around the side, whipped cream and half strawberries on top, if desired.

    Notes

    Tools and equipment:
    loaf pan
    parchment paper
    large bowl
    medium bowl
    paring knife
    cutting board
    whisk
    spatula
    wooden spoon

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1sliceCalories: 240kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 4gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 19mgSodium: 64mgPotassium: 320mgFiber: 4gSugar: 16gVitamin A: 232IUVitamin C: 46mgCalcium: 84mgIron: 2mg

    Should you have any questions or comments regarding anything you've seen on my site, please don't hesitate to reach out to contact me. It is always my distinct pleasure to get back with you just as soon as I possibly can!

    Thank you so much for visiting me today in my Kudos Kitchen. I hope you found something you'll love and that you will come back and visit me often. Please know that there is always room for you around my kitchen table!

    Please don't forget to like and follow me across all of my SM channels, and while you're at it stop by and say hello! I'll be looking for you! 🙂

    FACEBOOK, INSTAGRAM, TIKTOK, YOUTUBE, KUDOS AMAZON SHOPPING,

    and PINTEREST

    Until we eat again, I hope you have a delicious day!

    Selfie of Renee of Kudos Kitchen by Renee
    Custom Renee Signature

    Subscribe to my Kudos Kitchen channel on YouTube. IT'S FREE!! Thanks, and I can't wait to see you there!!

    More Pastry and Specialty Desserts

    • A white platter filled with cinnamon sugar dessert nachos topped with berries.
      Cinnamon Sugar Dessert Nachos
    • The inside of a caramel cream stuffed cocoa krispies football shaped treat.
      Caramel Cream Stuffed Cocoa Krispies Football Treats
    • A bunch of cute groundhog cupcakes dusted with confectioners sugar on a white plate.
      Groundhog Day Brownie Mix Cupcakes
    • A fun and colorful pumpkin pie with colorful turkey feathers and head.
      3D Springform Pan Turkey Pumpkin Pie

    Reader Interactions

    Comments

      3.67 from 3 votes (2 ratings without comment)

      Please tell me what you think... Cancel reply

      Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

      Recipe Rating




      By submitting this comment you agree to share your name, email address, website and IP address with Kudos Kitchen by Renee. This information will not be used for any purpose other than enabling you to post a comment. *

    1. Al says

      February 17, 2019 at 5:07 pm

      1 star
      Layers flopped. It froze it for several hours! Just a mess when I turned it out. Trying to figure what I did wrong

      Reply
      • Renée says

        February 17, 2019 at 5:15 pm

        I'm so sorry to hear that, Al. Can you walk me through it? Maybe we can pinpoint what went wrong.

        Reply
    2. Nikki@SoulfullyMade says

      February 20, 2018 at 4:14 pm

      Just gorgeous! This will be dessert at my house soon! Oh my goodness this is divine!

      Reply
      • Renée says

        February 21, 2018 at 9:45 am

        Thank you so, so much! I'm glad you're going to make it!

        Reply
    3. Cindy Kerschner says

      February 19, 2018 at 5:05 am

      I never thought to use chocolate graham crackers. Genius!

      Reply
      • Renée says

        February 21, 2018 at 9:39 am

        Chocolate and strawberries are a natural. That's where my inspiration for the chocolate graham crackers came from. Thanks, Cindy!

        Reply
    4. thatskinnychickcanbake says

      February 18, 2018 at 2:48 pm

      This is a real beauty! Each layer adds a yummy dimension!!!

      Reply
      • Renée says

        February 21, 2018 at 9:38 am

        Thank you so much!

        Reply
    5. carolinescookingblog says

      February 18, 2018 at 1:16 pm

      I love the colors of this and it looks like a great dessert to serve a crowd.

      Reply
      • Renée says

        February 21, 2018 at 9:37 am

        Thank you. I love the colors together too. The red strawberries really pop on top 🙂

        Reply
    6. Arlene Mobey-Flour On My Face says

      February 18, 2018 at 10:40 am

      What a beautiful dessert recipe! This would be perfect at one of my family dinners.

      Reply
      • Renée says

        February 21, 2018 at 9:37 am

        Thank you. I think it would be lovely for your family!

        Reply
    7. mylifecookbook says

      February 18, 2018 at 8:39 am

      Oh I didn't realize this was like an eclair cake .... yours looks so good! I can't wait to try this. I love eclair cake.

      Reply
      • Renée says

        February 21, 2018 at 9:36 am

        It is an eclair cake but I made sure to freeze it so it served up nice and pretty 🙂

        Reply
    8. A Kitchen Hoor says

      February 18, 2018 at 8:24 am

      Look at all those layers! And I love that you used chocolate graham crackers. I always have those on hand.

      Reply
      • Renée says

        February 21, 2018 at 9:35 am

        I'm so glad you like this. I love the chocolate graham crackers, too! Thanks.

        Reply

    Primary Sidebar

    Renee of Kudos Kitchen by Renee holding a cast iron skillet cornbread.

    Hi, I'm Renee! I've been a passionate home cook for over 40 years. I specialize in easy-to-make comfort food dishes from appetizers to desserts and everything in between.

    More →

    Fast and Easy Dinners

    • A salsa sloppy joe sandwich in a small cast iron skillet with avocado slices and a sesame seed bun.
      Salsa Sloppy Joes
    • A stack of Burrito Dogs with some ketchup and mustard in the background.
      Burrito Dogs (aka Dogs in a Blanket)
    • Four Caprese Sausage Sandwiches on a platter with tomatoes and fresh basil.
      Caprese Sausage Sandwich
    • A stack to Burgerdillas on a wooden cutting board.
      Burgerdillas - Burgers in Tortillas

    Footer

    ↑ back to top

    About

    • Privacy Policy

    Newsletter

    • Sign Up! for emails and updates

    Contact

    • Contact
    • Media Kit

    As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. When I find a great product or service I like to share it with my readers. For additional information please view my privacy policy.

    Copyright © 2025 Kudos Kitchen by Renee

    1.7K shares
    • Pinterest
    • 14Facebook
    • Email
    • Save
    • Flipboard
    • Threads
    • Messenger
    • Bluesky

    Recipe Ratings

    Something went wrong. Please try again.