Description
A delicious, creamy dessert layered with vanilla wafers, fresh bananas, juicy strawberries, and a rich, creamy pudding mixture. This Strawberry Banana Pudding is perfect for any occasion, bringing a delightful twist on a classic favorite!
Ingredients
- 2 boxes Vanilla Wafers
- 6 to 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
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Prepare the Base:
Line the bottom of a 13×9-inch dish with one box of Vanilla Wafers.
Layer the sliced bananas on top of the cookies. -
Make the Pudding Mixture:
In a bowl, combine the milk and French Vanilla pudding mix.
Blend well using a handheld electric mixer until smooth and thickened. -
Prepare the Cream Cheese Mixture:
In another bowl, combine the softened cream cheese and sweetened condensed milk.
Mix until smooth and creamy.
Gently fold the thawed whipped topping into the cream cheese mixture. -
Combine Mixtures:
Add the cream cheese mixture to the prepared pudding mixture.
Stir until well blended and smooth. -
Assemble the Pudding:
Pour the pudding mixture over the layer of cookies and bananas in the dish.
Evenly sprinkle the chopped strawberries on top.
Cover with the remaining box of Vanilla Wafers to form the top layer. -
Chill and Serve:
Refrigerate the pudding for at least 2–3 hours or until set and ready to serve.
Notes
- This dessert is best chilled for a few hours to allow the flavors to meld together.
- You can top the pudding with additional whipped cream or fresh fruit just before serving.
- For an extra touch, you can drizzle some chocolate syrup on top or sprinkle crushed wafers.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (1/12 of the dish)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 31g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg