How to Make Cheap and Easy No-Bake Desserts Part 1

Just because it's summer, doesn't mean you can't have your cake eat it too. Who wants to spend the summer in a hot kitchen making dinner, let alone dessert? In part 1 of a 5 part series I am going to do on no-bake, cheap desserts, you can find out how to have cake all summer long, without having to actually bake a cake! To keep prices to a minumum, shop your local discount grocery store, such as Aldi's or Sav-A-Lot.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• 13x9 pan
• 2 - 3.5 oz packages Instant Vanilla Pudding ($.39x2= $.78)
• 1 - 8 oz container frozen Whipped Topping, thawed ($.79)
• 3 cups Milk ($.45 based on a $2.50 gallon)
• 16 oz package Graham Crackers ($1.19)
• 16 oz package Chocolate Frosting ($.99)
• Total $4.20 or $.35 per serving (12 servings total)

1. 
    

   In a medium bowl, thoroughly blend the pudding mix, whipped topping, and milk

2. 
    

   Arrange a single layer of graham cracker squares in the bottom of a 13x9 inch baking pan. Evenly spread half of the pudding mixture over the crackers. Top with another layer of crackers and the remaining pudding mixture. Top with a final layer of graham crackers.

3. 
    

   Remove frosting from container and place in a microwave safe bowl. Microwave on high for 30 seconds, stir and if not pourable, continue heating at 15 second intervals until a pourable consitancy. Pour frosting over the graham cracker layer. Cover and chill at least four hours. The longer it chills, the more "cakey" the graham crackers become.

Tips & Warnings

• Allow time for the cake to chill and for the graham crackers to soften.
• Feel free to use sugar free and fat free products. The results are just as yummy and healthier.
• Shop at your local discount grocer for budget friendly items.