Strawberry Banana Pudding Dream
A delightful dessert combining layers of ripe bananas, fresh strawberries, and creamy pudding with vanilla wafers.
Ingredients
Pudding Base
- 8 oz Cream cheese, softened Base for pudding
- 14 oz Sweetened condensed milk Adds sweetness
- 3.4 oz French vanilla instant pudding mix Adds flavor and richness
- 2 cups Milk For mixing with pudding
Layering Ingredients
- 1 pkg Vanilla wafers For the crunchy base layer
- 3 medium Ripe bananas, sliced For natural sweetness
- 1 cup Fresh strawberries, sliced Provides freshness and color
- 8 oz Whipped topping For the final airy layer
Instructions
Preparation of Pudding Base
- In a medium bowl, combine softened cream cheese and sweetened condensed milk until smooth.
- Add the French vanilla pudding mix and milk, stirring until well combined and thickened.
Layering
- In a large serving dish, layer vanilla wafers on the bottom.
- Add sliced bananas evenly over the wafers.
- Layer sliced strawberries on top of the bananas.
- Pour half of the pudding mixture over the fruit and wafers.
- Repeat the layering with the remaining wafers, bananas, strawberries, and finally the pudding mixture.
- Spread whipped topping on the final pudding layer.
Chilling
- Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least four hours or overnight for best flavor.
Notes
For a crunchier texture, consider adding chopped nuts between the layers. Use ripe fruit for optimal flavor and try variations with different berries.