Description
Strawberry Banana Pudding Dream is a creamy, fruity layered dessert made with fresh strawberries, ripe bananas, silky vanilla pudding, whipped topping, and crunchy vanilla wafers. This easy no-bake treat is perfect for summer parties, family gatherings, holidays, and any occasion when you want a delicious crowd-pleasing dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients
For the Pudding Layer
- 1 package (5.1 oz) instant vanilla pudding mix
- 3 cups cold milk
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 8 oz whipped topping, thawed
For the Layers
- 4 cups fresh strawberries, sliced
- 4 ripe bananas, sliced
- 1 box (11 oz) vanilla wafers
Optional Toppings
- Extra whipped cream
- Fresh strawberries
- Banana slices
- Crushed vanilla wafers
- White chocolate shavings
Instructions
Instructions
- Prepare the pudding mixture: Whisk instant vanilla pudding mix with cold milk until thickened. Let it sit for 5 minutes.
- Make the creamy filling: Beat softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth. Fold in the prepared pudding mixture and whipped topping until light and creamy.
- Prepare the fruit: Slice strawberries and bananas just before assembling to keep them fresh.
- Create the layers: In a large trifle dish or serving bowl, layer vanilla wafers, creamy pudding mixture, strawberries, and bananas.
- Repeat layers: Continue layering until all ingredients are used, finishing with a layer of whipped topping.
- Chill: Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to allow the flavors to blend and cookies to soften.
- Serve: Garnish with fresh fruit and crushed vanilla wafers before serving.
Notes
For the best texture, prepare this dessert a few hours before serving. Add bananas closer to serving time if you want them to stay extra fresh. Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 27g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
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