Description
Strawberry Banana Pudding is a no-bake, creamy dessert with layers of vanilla wafers, fresh bananas, sweet strawberries, and a rich vanilla cream. Perfect for gatherings or a quick indulgent treat.
Ingredients
- Base:
- 2 boxes Vanilla Wafers
- 6–8 bananas, sliced
- 1 container strawberries, chopped
- Pudding Mixture:
- 2 cups milk
- 1 (5 oz.) box French Vanilla pudding mix
- 1 (8 oz.) package cream cheese, softened
- 1 (14 oz.) can sweetened condensed milk
- 1 (12 oz.) container frozen whipped topping, thawed (or equal amount sweetened whipped cream)
Instructions
Instructions
- Prepare the Pudding Mixture:
- In a bowl, whisk milk and pudding mix until thickened; set aside.
- Make the Cream Cheese Layer:
- Beat softened cream cheese with sweetened condensed milk until smooth.
- Fold in the whipped topping until evenly combined.
- Combine the Pudding Mixtures:
- Gently fold the pudding mixture into the cream cheese mixture until smooth and creamy.
- Assemble the Layers:
- In a large trifle dish or 9×13-inch pan, layer:
- Vanilla Wafers
- Sliced bananas and chopped strawberries
- Pudding mixture
- Repeat the layers, ending with a pudding layer on top.
- In a large trifle dish or 9×13-inch pan, layer:
- Decorate:
- Garnish with additional banana slices, strawberries, or crushed Vanilla Wafers for a decorative touch.
- Chill:
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours (or overnight) before serving.
Notes
Notes:
- Prevent Browning: Toss banana slices in lemon juice to keep them fresh.
- Customizable: Add blueberries, raspberries, or mango for extra fruit layers.
- Homemade Option: Replace frozen whipped topping with freshly whipped cream for a richer taste.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
