Creamy Strawberry Banana Pudding with Vanilla Wafers Recipe
This Strawberry Banana Pudding is a creamy, fruity dessert featuring layers of vanilla wafers, fresh bananas, strawberries, and a rich vanilla pudding mixture. Perfect for gatherings or a delightful treat, it combines sweet, tangy, and smooth textures in a no-bake, easy-to-prepare dish.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 20 minutes (including chilling time)
- Yield: 8 to 10 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Base Layer
- 2 boxes Vanilla Wafers
- 6 to 8 bananas, sliced
- 1 container strawberries, washed and sliced
Pudding Mixture
- 2 cups milk
- 1 (5 oz.) box French Vanilla pudding mix
- 1 (8 oz.) package cream cheese, softened
- 1 (14 oz.) can sweetened condensed milk
- 1 (12 oz.) container whipped topping
Instructions
- Prepare Pudding Mix: In a mixing bowl, whisk together the French Vanilla pudding mix and milk until thickened and smooth. Set it aside to chill slightly.
- Mix Cream Cheese and Sweetened Condensed Milk: In a separate bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add the sweetened condensed milk and blend until fully combined and creamy.
- Combine Cream Cheese Mixture with Pudding: Fold the chilled pudding mixture into the cream cheese and sweetened condensed milk blend, stirring gently to incorporate evenly.
- Add Whipped Topping: Gently fold in the whipped topping to the pudding mixture, ensuring a smooth, fluffy texture without deflating it.
- Layer the Pudding: In a large trifle bowl or individual serving dishes, layer vanilla wafers at the bottom. Add a layer of sliced bananas, then a layer of sliced strawberries.
- Add Pudding Mixture: Spoon a generous amount of the pudding mixture over the fruit and wafers, spreading it evenly.
- Repeat Layers: Continue layering wafers, bananas, strawberries, and pudding mixture until ingredients are used up, finishing with a layer of pudding on top.
- Chill: Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight to allow flavors to meld and wafers to soften.
- Serve: Before serving, garnish with additional strawberries or vanilla wafers if desired.
Notes
- For best results, use ripe but firm bananas to prevent browning.
- Can be prepared a day ahead to enhance flavor melding.
- Use fresh whipped topping rather than thawed frozen for best texture.
- Substitute almond milk or other plant-based milk for a dairy-free version, but texture may vary.
- Keep refrigerated and consume within 2-3 days for freshness.
Keywords: Strawberry Banana Pudding, No-Bake Dessert, Vanilla Wafers, French Vanilla Pudding, Cream Cheese Dessert, Fruit Pudding
