A Rich, Layered Dessert That Steals the Show
This Red Velvet Cheesecake Pudding by Ceddie’s Kitchen is the ultimate dessert mashup—silky homemade pudding, rich red velvet cake, and buttery cookies layered into one unforgettable dish.
It’s creamy, indulgent, and full of texture, making it perfect for holidays, celebrations, or anytime you want a dessert that feels extra special.
Ingredients
For the Pudding Base:
- Milk
- Heavy cream
- Sugar
- Cornstarch
- Pinch of salt
- Vanilla extract
- 2 blocks cream cheese
For the Cake Layer:
- Red velvet cake (baked and cooled)
For the Layers:
- Chessmen butter cookies (or Lorna Doones)
Step-by-Step Instructions
1. Heat the Milk Mixture
- In a pot, heat milk, heavy cream, and a pinch of salt until steaming (not boiling).
2. Temper & Thicken
- Temper the mixture with sugar, then return to heat with cornstarch.
- Stir continuously over medium-low heat until thickened. Strain if needed.
3. Finish the Pudding
- Add vanilla, let cool, then refrigerate.
- Once chilled, blend in cream cheese until smooth.
4. Prepare the Cake
- Bake red velvet cake at 350°F for about 35 minutes.
- Let cool completely.
5. Layer the Dessert
- In a dish, layer cookies, pudding, crumbled cake, and repeat until filled.
6. Chill & Serve
- Top with extra cake and cookies.
- Refrigerate 2–4 hours (overnight preferred) before serving.
Pro Tips and Suggestions
- Stir constantly to avoid lumps in pudding
- Let pudding cool before adding cream cheese
- Don’t overmix cake batter
- Chill overnight for best texture
- Use sturdy cookies for structure
About the Creator
This recipe is by Ceddie’s Kitchen, the creator behind @ceddies_kitchen. Known for rich, indulgent desserts, they bring creative twists to classic comfort sweets.
Ceddie’s Kitchen | @ceddies_kitchen