Pudding Cups with Berries and Cream
These pudding cups with berries and cream turn a simple pudding base into a fun and easy dessert. Fresh berries and a layer of cream add color and sweetness. They are quick to assemble and perfect for snacks or parties.
Servings 2 Servings
Calories 337kcal
Equipment
- 1 Spatula
Ingredients
- ½ Cup Strawberries sliced
- ½ Cup Blueberries
- ½ Cup Heavy Cream
- ¼ Cup Cream Cheese softened
- 1 tablespoon Powdered Sweetener or Sugar
- ½ teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- Crushed Almonds or Cookie Crumbs - Optional
Instructions
- Wash and drain the blueberries and sliced strawberries. Set out the heavy cream, cream cheese, vanilla, sweetener, and any crushed cookie or almond toppings.
- Beat softened cream cheese with powdered sweetener and vanilla until completely smooth and creamy.
- Whip the cold heavy cream until stiff peaks form, giving your dessert a light, airy texture.
- Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until fluffy and mousse-like.
- Layer the cream mixture with berries in dessert cups, top with cookies or almonds, and chill for at least one hour before serving.
Notes
- Chill before layering: Cold pudding holds its shape better and keeps the berries from getting mushy too soon. This also gives the dessert a refreshing bite.
- Use a mix of berries for flavor and color: Strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries make the cups look beautiful and taste more interesting.
- Whip the cream until soft peaks form: Over-whipping can make it grainy, while soft peaks keep the topping smooth and airy.
- Assemble just before serving for the freshest result: This keeps the berries vibrant and prevents the pudding from becoming watery.
Nutrition
Serving: 1Serving | Calories: 337kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 31g | Saturated Fat: 19g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 96mg | Sodium: 106mg | Potassium: 179mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 1280IU | Vitamin C: 25mg | Calcium: 75mg | Iron: 0.3mg