Description
Strawberry Banana Pudding Dream is a delightful no-bake dessert featuring layers of creamy French Vanilla pudding, fresh bananas, strawberries, and crunchy vanilla wafers, topped with whipped cream. Perfectly chilled, this pudding combines smooth cream cheese and sweetened condensed milk for a rich, luscious taste.
Ingredients
Scale
Fruit
- 6 to 8 ripe bananas, sliced
- 1 container strawberries, sliced
Base
- 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
Instructions
- Prepare the pudding base: In a mixing bowl, blend the softened cream cheese and sweetened condensed milk together until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy, ensuring no lumps remain.
- Combine pudding mix: Add the French Vanilla pudding mix and 2 cups of milk to the cream cheese mixture, stirring thoroughly until everything is fully combined and thickened.
- Layer wafers and fruit: In a large serving dish, create the first layer by arranging vanilla wafers evenly. Then add a layer of sliced bananas followed by a layer of sliced strawberries on top of the wafers.
- Add pudding mixture: Pour half of the prepared pudding mixture evenly over the layered wafers and fruit, making sure to cover them well.
- Repeat layers: Repeat the layering process by adding another layer of vanilla wafers, bananas, and strawberries. Pour the remaining pudding mixture over this second fruit and wafer layer, finishing with a final smooth layer of pudding.
- Add topping and chill: Spread the whipped topping evenly over the final pudding layer. Cover the dish and refrigerate it for at least 4 hours to allow the layers to set and flavors to meld before serving.
Notes
- For best results, use ripe bananas and fresh, firm strawberries to prevent the dessert from becoming watery.
- This dessert must be refrigerated for at least 4 hours or overnight for optimal texture and flavor.
- You can substitute whipped topping with freshly whipped cream for a lighter taste.
- Vanilla wafers can be crushed for easier layering if desired.
- Keep the mixture covered in the refrigerator to avoid it absorbing other odors.
