Flakie Saltine Cracker Dessert
Inspired by a beloved Canadian treat, this Flakie Saltine Cracker Dessert features layers of vanilla pudding, raspberry jam, saltine crackers, and Cool Whip. It's an easy make-ahead dessert that's perfect for potlucks, holidays, and family gatherings.
Ingredients
- 2 boxes Instant Vanilla Pudding Mix (3.4 oz)
- 1 box Saltine Crackers, salted or unsalted 16 oz. box
- 1 jar Seedless Raspberry Jam (10.5 oz.) Sugar Free is suggested.
- 2 cups Cool Whip, light or regular
Instructions
- Line the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish with a layer of saltine crackers.
- Spread half of the prepared vanilla pudding over the crackers.
- Add another layer of crackers, then spread half of the Cool Whip over the top
- Add a third layer of crackers and spread the raspberry jam evenly over the crackers.
- Add another layer of crackers, then spread the remaining pudding over the top.
- Add a final layer of crackers and spread the remaining Cool Whip evenly over the dessert.
- Sprinkle the top with cracker crumbs.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 8 hours, or overnight, to allow the crackers to soften.
- Slice and serve chilled.
Notes
- The magic happens while the dessert chills. Overnight refrigeration allows the crackers to soften and creates the signature cake-like texture that makes this dessert so special.
- The original family recipe calls for one 310 ml bottle of raspberry jam. Since I typically buy an 18-ounce jar of raspberry jam, I use about half of the jar, which is very close to the amount called for in the original recipe. Feel free to adjust the amount slightly to suit your taste.
- This recipe can easily be halved and prepared in an 8x8-inch or 9x9-inch baking dish. Simply reduce all ingredients by half and layer as directed.