Strawberry Banana Pudding Dream Recipe
Strawberry Banana Pudding Dream is a luscious layered dessert combining the creamy richness of French vanilla pudding and cream cheese with the fresh flavors of sliced bananas and strawberries, all nestled between crunchy vanilla wafers. This no-bake treat is perfect for a refreshing, sweet indulgence chilled to perfection.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 15 minutes (including chilling time)
- Yield: 8 to 10 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 2 boxes Vanilla Wafers
- 6 to 8 bananas, sliced
- 1 container strawberries, sliced
- 1 (5 oz.) box French Vanilla pudding mix
- 2 cups milk
- 1 (8 oz.) package cream cheese, softened
- 1 (14 oz.) can sweetened condensed milk
- 1 (12 oz.) container whipped topping (such as Cool Whip)
Instructions
- Prepare the pudding mixture: In a mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese and sweetened condensed milk. Mix thoroughly until the texture is smooth and creamy.
- Add pudding and milk: Stir in the French vanilla pudding mix and gradually add the 2 cups of milk, whisking constantly until the mixture is well combined and starts to thicken slightly.
- Layer the dessert: In a large serving dish, begin with a layer of vanilla wafers for a crunchy base.
- Add fruit layers: Spread a layer of sliced bananas and strawberries evenly over the wafers.
- Pour pudding mixture: Pour half of the prepared pudding mixture over the fruit and wafers, spreading it gently to cover the layer.
- Repeat layers: Repeat the layers by adding another layer of vanilla wafers, then bananas and strawberries, followed by the remaining pudding mixture on top to cover everything.
- Top with whipped topping: Spread the whipped topping evenly over the final pudding layer, creating a light and fluffy finish.
- Chill and serve: Refrigerate the assembled dessert for at least 4 hours, allowing the flavors to meld and the wafers to soften before serving chilled.
Notes
- For best results, use ripe but firm bananas to avoid excessive browning.
- Ensure cream cheese is softened at room temperature for easy mixing.
- This dessert can be prepared a day ahead for enhanced flavor melding.
- Variations can include adding other fruits like blueberries or raspberries.
- If you prefer a thicker pudding layer, chill the pudding mixture before layering.
Keywords: Strawberry Banana Pudding, layered dessert, no bake pudding, creamy vanilla pudding, fruit dessert
