Strawberry Banana Pudding Dream Recipe
Strawberry Banana Pudding Dream is a luscious no-bake layered dessert featuring creamy vanilla pudding, fresh banana and strawberry slices, crunchy vanilla wafers, and a smooth whipped topping. Perfectly chilled, this sweet treat combines fruity freshness with indulgent creaminess for a crowd-pleasing finish to any meal.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: 8 to 10 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Fruit
- 6 to 8 bananas, sliced
- 1 container strawberries, sliced
Layers
- 2 boxes Vanilla Wafers
Pudding Mixture
- 1 (8 oz.) package cream cheese, softened
- 1 (14 oz.) can sweetened condensed milk
- 1 (5 oz.) box French Vanilla pudding mix
- 2 cups milk
Topping
- 1 (12 oz.) container whipped topping, thawed
Instructions
- Prepare the pudding mixture: In a mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese and sweetened condensed milk. Beat or stir until the mixture is smooth and creamy, ensuring there are no lumps.
- Add pudding and milk: To the cream cheese mixture, add the French Vanilla pudding mix and 2 cups of milk. Stir thoroughly until everything is well combined and the pudding starts to thicken slightly.
- Layer the ingredients: In a large serving dish, begin by spreading a layer of vanilla wafers evenly across the bottom. Next, arrange a layer of sliced bananas and strawberries over the wafers.
- Add pudding mixture: Pour half of the prepared pudding mixture over the layer of fruit and wafers, spreading it evenly.
- Repeat layers: Repeat the layering process with the remaining vanilla wafers, banana and strawberry slices, and then pour the remaining pudding mixture on top, spreading it out carefully.
- Top with whipped topping: Spread the whipped topping evenly over the final layer of pudding to create a light, creamy finish.
- Chill: Cover the assembled dessert and refrigerate for at least 4 hours to allow the pudding to set and flavors to meld. Serve chilled.
Notes
- For best results, use ripe but firm bananas to prevent browning and mushiness.
- You can substitute strawberries with other berries like blueberries or raspberries for variation.
- Ensure the cream cheese is softened to room temperature for easier mixing.
- This dessert can be prepared a day ahead; just keep it tightly covered in the refrigerator.
- Use gluten-free vanilla wafers to make this dessert gluten-free if needed.
