Description
Strawberry Banana Pudding is a creamy, no-bake dessert layered with vanilla wafers, fresh bananas, strawberries, and a luscious pudding mixture. Perfect for gatherings, this easy recipe is a crowd-pleaser with its refreshing flavors and heavenly texture.
Ingredients
2 boxes Vanilla Wafers
6–8 bananas, sliced
1 container strawberries, chopped
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
- Prepare the Base:
- Line a 13×9-inch dish with one box of Vanilla Wafers.
- Spread sliced bananas evenly over the cookies.
- Make the Pudding Mixture:
- In a bowl, combine milk and French Vanilla pudding mix. Beat until smooth and thickened.
- Prepare the Cream Cheese Mixture:
- Beat softened cream cheese and sweetened condensed milk until creamy.
- Fold in thawed whipped topping until fully combined.
- Combine Mixtures:
- Mix the cream cheese mixture into the pudding mixture until smooth.
- Assemble the Pudding:
- Pour the pudding mixture over the bananas and cookies.
- Sprinkle chopped strawberries on top.
- Add the second box of Vanilla Wafers as the top layer.
- Chill and Serve:
- Refrigerate for 2–3 hours until set. Serve chilled.
Notes
To prevent bananas from browning, toss slices with lemon or pineapple juice before layering.
Customize with your favorite fruits or pudding flavors.
For a gluten-free version, substitute Vanilla Wafers with gluten-free cookies.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Chill Time: 2–3 hours
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12 servings
- Calories: 310 kcal
