Description
This Strawberry Banana Pudding is a dreamy, no-bake dessert layered with creamy vanilla pudding, fluffy whipped topping, fresh strawberries, and crunchy vanilla wafers. It’s the perfect easy treat for potlucks, summer gatherings, or just a sweet family favorite.
Ingredients
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- 1 box vanilla pudding mix (3.4 oz)
- 2 cups cold milk
- 1 can sweetened condensed milk (14 oz)
- 1 tub whipped topping (Cool Whip, 8 oz)
- 1 box vanilla wafers
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, sliced
- 2–3 ripe bananas, sliced (optional but classic!)
Instructions
- Prepare Pudding Base:
In a large bowl, whisk together vanilla pudding mix and cold milk until smooth and thickened. Stir in sweetened condensed milk until fully combined. - Fold in Whipped Topping:
Gently fold in the Cool Whip until the mixture is smooth and fluffy. - Layer Dessert:
In a 9×13 dish or trifle bowl, layer vanilla wafers, pudding mixture, strawberries, and banana slices. Repeat layers until ingredients are used up, finishing with a pudding layer. - Chill:
Refrigerate for at least 2 hours to allow flavors to meld and wafers to soften. - Serve:
Garnish with extra strawberries, banana slices, and crushed vanilla wafers if desired. Serve chilled.
Notes
- Add the bananas just before serving to prevent browning.
- Make a day ahead for even more flavor!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
