Twinkie Delight is a no-bake layered dessert that stacks Hostess Twinkies with chocolate pudding, vanilla pudding, and whipped topping in a 13×9 pan. It requires no baking and comes together quickly with just 30 minutes of chilling time.
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Cut twinkies in half lengthwise and layer them on bottom of 13-by-9-inch pan, frosting side up.
Prepare instant chocolate pudding with cold milk, using 3 cups as directed.
Immediately pour over Twinkies layer.
Refrigerate 15 minutes.
Prepare instant vanilla pudding with remaining 3 cups milk and immediately pour over chocolate pudding layer.
Refrigerate another 15 minutes.
Gently frost with whipped topping.
Chill well before serving.
Cover and refrigerate up to 2 days. This dessert does not freeze well due to the pudding texture. Serve chilled.
13-by-9-inch baking pan · whisk or electric mixer for pudding preparation
Yes. Assemble it up to 24 hours ahead and chill well before serving. The pudding layers will set and flavors will meld.
A total of 30 minutes minimum: 15 minutes after the chocolate pudding layer, then 15 minutes after the vanilla pudding layer. Chill longer if preparing ahead.
You can use similar sponge cakes or ladyfingers, though the classic Hostess Twinkie frosting adds traditional flavor to this recipe.
A 13-by-9-inch rectangular baking pan is required; this is the standard size for layered desserts of this volume.
