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Patriotic Pudding Mini Pies

Patriotic pudding mini pies are an easy no-bake dessert with creamy vanilla pudding, fresh berries, and flaky mini graham cracker crusts. Chill for an hour so the filling sets into neat, sliceable bites topped with strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
chilling 1 hour 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 290
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Mini pie crusts and filling
  • 12 mini graham cracker pie crusts Mini crust shells that are ready to fill.
  • 1 can (3.4 oz) instant vanilla pudding mix Dry mix for the no-bake filling.
  • 2 cup cold milk Use straight from the fridge for best thickening.
  • 1 cup whipped topping Used in the filling and as garnish.
Berry topping
  • 1 cup fresh strawberries, diced Dice for even topping coverage.
  • 1 cup fresh blueberries Rinse and dry before topping.
  • 0.5 cup raspberries Use whole or gently break larger berries for balance.
  • 0.25 cup extra whipped topping for garnish Optional swirl on top before serving.

Equipment

  • 1 cast iron skillet

Method
 

Make the pudding filling
  1. In a large bowl, whisk instant vanilla pudding mix and cold milk for 2 minutes until the mixture starts to thicken.
  2. Let the pudding mixture stand for 5 minutes until visibly thickened.
  3. Fold in whipped topping until the filling is smooth and uniform in color.
Fill and chill
  1. Spoon the pudding mixture evenly into mini graham cracker pie crusts.
  2. Refrigerate the mini pies for at least 1 hour to set.
Top and serve
  1. Top each mini pie with strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries.
  2. Add a swirl of extra whipped topping for garnish if desired.
  3. Chill until ready to serve, keeping the pies cold for clean, firm bites.

Notes

For the smoothest, fastest set, use cold milk and whisk for the full 2 minutes before letting it stand. Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days; do not freeze because the berry texture and whipped topping can break down. For a lighter option, use sugar-free instant vanilla pudding mix and reduced-fat whipped topping if desired.