Description
A creamy, fruity twist on classic banana pudding, this Strawberry Banana Pudding combines layers of fresh strawberries, bananas, vanilla wafers, and a rich, velvety pudding. It’s a perfect no-bake dessert for any occasion!
Ingredients
Scale
Pudding Layer:
- 1 (5.1 oz) package instant vanilla pudding mix
- 2 cups cold whole milk
- 1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups heavy whipping cream (or 1 tub whipped topping)
Fruit & Layers:
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, sliced
- 3 large bananas, sliced
- 1 box vanilla wafers (Nilla wafers or similar)
Topping (Optional):
- Additional whipped cream
- Crushed vanilla wafers
- Fresh strawberry slices
Instructions
Prepare the Pudding Mixture
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the instant vanilla pudding mix and cold milk until thickened (about 2 minutes).
- Stir in sweetened condensed milk and vanilla extract. Mix well.
Whip the Cream
- In a separate bowl, beat the heavy whipping cream until soft peaks form.
- Fold the whipped cream into the pudding mixture gently until fully combined. (If using whipped topping, fold it in instead.)
Assemble the Layers
- In a trifle dish or large serving bowl, spread a thin layer of pudding mixture at the bottom.
- Add a layer of vanilla wafers, followed by a layer of sliced bananas and strawberries.
- Spread a generous amount of pudding over the fruit.
- Repeat the layers until all ingredients are used, ending with a pudding layer on top.
Notes
- For best results, use ripe but firm bananas to prevent them from getting too mushy.
- Chilling overnight enhances the flavors and softens the wafers for a perfect texture.
- You can substitute graham crackers or shortbread cookies for vanilla wafers.
- To prevent bananas from browning, toss them lightly in lemon juice before layering.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: Strawberry banana pudding, banana pudding with strawberries, no-bake dessert, layered pudding, easy fruit dessert, summer dessert