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Strawberry Banana Pudding Recipe

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  • Author: Kimberly
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Total Time: 4 hours 20 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: American

Description

This Strawberry Banana Pudding is a luscious, creamy, no-bake dessert perfect for warm days or any time you want a sweet treat. Layers of vanilla wafers, fresh strawberries, and ripe bananas are enveloped in a rich vanilla pudding made from instant pudding mix, sweetened condensed milk, and whipped cream. Chilled for hours to meld flavors and soften the wafers, this dessert is simple to assemble and delightfully satisfying for family and friends.

Ingredients

Pudding Mixture

  • 1 package (3.4 oz) instant vanilla pudding mix
  • 2 cups cold milk
  • 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Whipped Cream

  • 2 cups heavy whipping cream

Fruit & Layers

  • 1 cup fresh strawberries, sliced
  • 2 ripe bananas, sliced
  • 1 box (about 12 oz) vanilla wafers

Instructions

  1. Make the pudding: In a large bowl, whisk together the instant vanilla pudding mix and cold milk for about 2 minutes until the pudding thickens. Add the sweetened condensed milk and vanilla extract, and stir until fully combined.
  2. Whip the cream: In a separate bowl, beat the heavy whipping cream with an electric mixer until stiff peaks form. Gently fold the whipped cream into the pudding mixture until smooth and creamy.
  3. Layer the pudding: In a trifle dish or a 9×13-inch baking dish, place a layer of vanilla wafers on the bottom. Top with a layer of sliced bananas, followed by a layer of sliced strawberries. Spoon half of the pudding mixture over the fruit and wafers.
  4. Repeat the layers: Add another layer of vanilla wafers, followed by the remaining banana and strawberry slices. Spread the rest of the pudding mixture on top, smoothing it with a spatula.
  5. Chill: Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight. This step allows flavors to meld and the wafers to soften for the perfect texture.
  6. Serve: Just before serving, optionally garnish with extra slices of strawberries or bananas. Scoop portions to enjoy this creamy, fruity dessert.

Notes

  • Use ripe but firm bananas to prevent them from becoming mushy too quickly.
  • For best results, chill the dessert overnight for the wafers to soften fully.
  • Substitute heavy whipping cream with coconut cream for a dairy-free version.
  • You can add chopped nuts or shredded coconut between layers for extra texture.
  • To keep bananas from browning, lightly coat slices with lemon juice before layering.

Find it online: https://slsrecipes.com/strawberry-banana-pudding-recipe/