Taisen's vanilla pudding strawberry shortcake

1. 1

   Rinse the strawberries.

2. 2

   Slice the tops off the strawberries.

3. 3

   Toss those.

4. 4

   Slice the strawberries into any size / shape you like.

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   Put them in a bowl.

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   Add sugar into the bowl with the strawberries and mix well.

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   Cover and refrigerate for about 2 to 3 hours.

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   Taste them to make sure they are not to sweet or still to tart.

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   You want them to create a nice juice.

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    Make your pudding according to the directions for a pie not pudding.

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    This uses less milk and is more firm.

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    Make sure if your using frozen whipped cream to put it in the fridge for a bit to make it soft and easier to top these with.

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    Take the cakes , open them.

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    Add just a few pieces of strawberries in the bottom.

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    Then carefully add the pudding mix on top.

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    I tried to add a good amount without it falling off.

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    Carefully stick these in the refrigerator for an hour or so.

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    The pudding needs to set and firm up.

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    When ready to serve , pull the strawberries, cakes and whipped cream out.

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    Start by adding strawberries on top , some will stay on top and some will fall to the sides.

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    Add some if the strawberry liquid as well !

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    Add whipped cream on top and serve !

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    Enjoy

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    If adding banana, slice it up and add those slices to the top or around the side and serve !

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    Enjoy

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.