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Strawberry Banana Pudding Dream Recipe

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A luscious and creamy Strawberry Banana Pudding Dream featuring layers of vanilla wafers, fresh bananas, and strawberries, all enveloped in a rich French vanilla pudding mixture with cream cheese and sweetened condensed milk, topped with fluffy whipped topping. This no-bake dessert is perfect for a refreshing treat or special occasion.

Ingredients

Scale

Fruit

  • 6 to 8 bananas, sliced
  • 1 container strawberries, washed and sliced

Base

  • 2 boxes vanilla wafers

Pudding Mixture

  • 1 (5 oz.) box French vanilla pudding mix
  • 2 cups milk
  • 1 (8 oz.) package cream cheese, softened
  • 1 (14 oz.) can sweetened condensed milk

Topping

  • 1 (12 oz.) container whipped topping (such as Cool Whip)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the cream cheese mixture: In a mixing bowl, blend the softened cream cheese and sweetened condensed milk until the mixture is smooth and creamy without lumps.
  2. Add pudding and milk: Stir in the French vanilla pudding mix and the 2 cups of milk into the cream cheese blend, mixing thoroughly until the pudding is fully dissolved and the mixture is well combined.
  3. Layer wafers and fruit: In a large serving dish or trifle bowl, create the first layer by evenly spreading vanilla wafers on the bottom, followed by a layer of sliced bananas and strawberries to cover the wafers.
  4. Pour pudding mixture: Pour half of the prepared pudding mixture evenly over the fruit and wafer layer, allowing it to soak slightly.
  5. Repeat layering: Repeat the layering process with the remaining vanilla wafers, bananas, and strawberries, then pour the remaining pudding mixture on top to finish the layers.
  6. Add whipped topping and chill: Evenly spread the whipped topping over the final pudding layer to create a light and airy finish. Cover the dish and refrigerate the dessert for at least 4 hours, or overnight, to allow it to set and flavors to meld before serving.

Notes

  • For best results, use ripe but firm bananas to prevent mushiness in the pudding.
  • You can substitute fresh whipped cream for the whipped topping if desired.
  • Refrigerate for a minimum of 4 hours, but overnight chilling enhances flavor and texture.
  • This dessert is best served cold and is not suitable for freezing.
  • To add a nutty crunch, sprinkle chopped pecans or walnuts between layers if preferred.

Keywords: strawberry banana pudding, no-bake dessert, layered pudding dessert, vanilla wafer pudding, creamy fruit dessert

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