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Homemade red velvet pudding recipe in a glass with cream cheese layers and whipped topping

Red Velvet Pudding Recipe

A no-bake red velvet pudding recipe with creamy layers of cocoa-vanilla pudding and whipped cream cheese, perfect for any celebration.
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Chill Time: 2 hours
Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 Servings
Calories: 320kcal
Cost: $8

Equipment

  • 2 Mixing bowls One for pudding base, one for cream cheese layer
  • 1 Whisk For blending pudding ingredients smoothly
  • 1 Hand mixer For whipping cream cheese and whipping cream
  • 1 Spatula For gently folding whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture
  • 6 Glass dessert cups or jars For individual servings and showing off the layered dessert visually

Ingredients

Pudding Base

  • 1 box instant vanilla pudding mix 3.4 oz size
  • 2 cups whole milk cold
  • 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1–2 teaspoon red food coloring gel or liquid
  • 1 tablespoon white vinegar for signature tang
  • ¼ teaspoon salt

Cream Cheese Layer

  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • ½ cup powdered sugar
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream cold
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Garnish

  • 1 cup whipped cream for topping
  • ½ cup red velvet cake crumbs optional
  • white chocolate shavings optional
  • fresh berries optional, color contrast

Instructions

  • Prepare the Red Velvet Pudding Base:
    Whisk pudding mix, cocoa, and salt. Add milk, extract, vinegar, food coloring. Mix until thick, refrigerate 15 mins.
  • Make the Cream Cheese Layer:
    Beat softened cream cheese. Add sugar and vanilla. Whip cream separately, fold it in gently.
  • Layer & Assemble:
    Layer pudding and cream cheese in jars. Repeat layers if desired. Top with whipped cream.
  • Chill & Serve:
    Cover and chill for 2+ hours or overnight. Garnish before serving.

Notes

  • Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Nutrition

Serving: 200g | Calories: 320kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 65mg | Sodium: 190mg | Potassium: 160mg | Fiber: 0.5g | Sugar: 20g | Vitamin A: 900IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 110mg