🍓🍌 Classic Strawberry Banana Pudding Delight 🍌🍓
“A creamy, dreamy Southern-inspired dessert layered with love — and cookies!”
If you’re searching for a dessert that’s both nostalgic and irresistibly delicious, look no further than this Strawberry Banana Pudding. It’s everything you love about traditional banana pudding, with a colorful, fruity twist thanks to the juicy sweetness of fresh strawberries. Made with layers of vanilla wafers, creamy pudding, ripe bananas, and a cloud of whipped topping, this chilled treat is the kind of dish that vanishes fast at family gatherings and potlucks.
This isn’t just a dessert — it’s comfort food at its finest, bursting with fruity flavor, velvety creaminess, and just the right amount of crunch.
🍓 Ingredients:
2 boxes of vanilla wafers – One for layering the bottom and one for the top crunch
6 to 8 ripe bananas, sliced – The star of the show 🍌
2 cups cold milk – For making the pudding base
1 container of fresh strawberries, hulled and chopped 🍓
1 (5 oz.) box French vanilla pudding mix – Adds that rich, luxurious flavor
1 (8 oz.) block cream cheese, softened – For silky smooth texture
1 (14 oz.) can sweetened condensed milk – The secret to that creamy sweetness
1 (12 oz.) tub whipped topping, thawed (or equal amount of homemade sweetened whipped cream) – For a dreamy finish ☁️
🥄 Instructions:
Step 1: Create Your Cookie & Fruit Foundation
Start by lining the bottom of a 13×9-inch glass dish with one full box of vanilla wafers. Arrange them in a single layer. Then, slice your bananas into rounds and layer them evenly over the cookies. This base brings the perfect texture and fruitiness to every bite!
Step 2: Mix the Pudding
In a medium-sized bowl, pour in the cold milk and French vanilla pudding mix. Beat with an electric mixer or whisk until the pudding thickens slightly — this should take about 2 minutes. Set it aside to let it firm up a bit more while you prepare the next layer.
Step 3: Whip the Cream Cheese Magic
In a separate bowl, combine the softened cream cheese and the sweetened condensed milk. Beat with a mixer until smooth and completely lump-free. It should look creamy and luxurious!
Step 4: Fold in the Whipped Topping
Gently fold the thawed whipped topping into the cream cheese mixture until everything is light, airy, and well blended. This gives the dessert that signature fluffy consistency that everyone loves.
Step 5: Combine & Layer
Now, combine the whipped cream cheese mixture with the prepared pudding. Stir slowly until fully incorporated. Pour this luscious mixture over the layer of bananas and cookies in the dish.
Sprinkle the chopped fresh strawberries generously over the creamy filling, adding that sweet and juicy berry twist.
Step 6: Top It Off With More Cookies
Finish off your pudding by adding the remaining vanilla wafers on top. You can crush some of them for a crumbly finish or leave them whole for a classic Southern look.
Step 7: Chill & Serve
Cover the dish and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight if you can wait. The longer it chills, the better the flavors come together!
💡 Tips & Variations:
Want a chocolate twist? Swap the vanilla wafers for chocolate cookies or drizzle melted chocolate over the top.
For added texture, sprinkle some crushed toffee bits or granola on top before serving.
Make it individual-style in mason jars for easy grab-and-go desserts at parties!
🍴 Perfect For:
BBQs and cookouts
Potlucks and family reunions
Baby showers, brunches, or anytime you’re craving a creamy, fruity dessert!
📌 Final Thought:
This Strawberry Banana Pudding is like a warm hug in dessert form — cool, creamy, fruity, and guaranteed to become a go-to crowd-pleaser in your recipe rotation. Whether you’re serving it to guests or treating yourself, it’s a sweet reminder that the best desserts are often the simplest ones… just layered with love. 💕
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