This Twinkie dessert is a sweet and creamy treat that’s perfect for any occasion. With a spongecake base, strawberry jello layer, and a creamy Cool Whip topping, it’s a delightful dessert that’s easy to make and a hit at any gathering.
Ingredients
- 14 Twinkies
- 1 large box strawberry jello
- 2 c. hot water
- 1 10 oz. frozen strawberries or 2 c. fresh
- 1 large box vanilla instant pudding
- 1 large container Cool Whip
Baking Instructions
- Line bottom of 13×9 pan with Twinkies.
- Mix jello with hot water and stir until dissolved. Add strawberries and pour over Twinkies.
- Let set for 30 minutes or more.
- Mix pudding as directed and pour over Twinkies and jello.
- Cover with Cool Whip and decorate with more strawberries if desired.
Calorie: 200
Total cooking time:1 hour
Difficulty level: Easy
The Twinkie Dessert Extravaganza
Well, folks, it finally happened. I found myself in the kitchen, facing off against 14 Twinkies, a large box of strawberry jello, and a determined look on my face. It was time to create the ultimate Twinkie Dessert. My stomach growled in anticipation, or possibly fear. I wasn’t quite sure.
The Twinkie Foundation
It all started innocently enough. I lined the bottom of a 13×9 pan with Twinkies. Now, in any other context, this would be a cry for help. But in this case, it was the first step toward greatness. Or diabetes. Again, I wasn’t quite sure.
Jello Jamboree
Next up was the jello. I mixed it with 2 cups of hot water, stirring until it was dissolved. Or until my arm started to cramp. Whichever came first. To this, I added either frozen strawberries or fresh ones. I opted for frozen, because the idea of frozen fruit in a dessert based on Twinkies just felt right. I poured this concoction over the Twinkies and let it set for 30 minutes. Time enough for me to consider my life choices.
Pudding Pandemonium
While the jello was doing its thing, I mixed up some vanilla instant pudding. Yes, instant. Because when you’re making a dessert that includes Twinkies and jello, you don’t have time for “cook and serve.” This was not a time for patience; this was a time for pudding. I poured it over the Twinkies and jello, creating a layered masterpiece that looked like… well, it looked like a mess. But a delicious mess.
Cool Whip Capstone
To finish off this culinary masterpiece, I covered it all with a large container of Cool Whip. I then decorated it with more strawberries because at this point, why not? If there was any chance of this dessert being healthy, it left the moment I lined a pan with Twinkies.
The Final Verdict
The result was a dessert that was sweet, gooey, and had the structural integrity of a sandcastle built too close to the tide. But it was delicious. Oh, so delicious. And as I sat there, eating my Twinkie dessert while watching reruns of The Great British Bake Off, I couldn’t help but think that Mary Berry would be proud. Or possibly horrified. Once again, I wasn’t quite sure.
In the end, my Twinkie Dessert Extravaganza was a success. It was a testament to the power of sugar, the resilience of preservatives, and the fact that I really need to do a better job of planning my grocery list. But, if you’re in the mood for a dessert that’s fun, a little bit ridiculous, and a whole lot of tasty, give this one a try. Just remember to have your dentist on speed dial. You’re going to need him.
