Description
This Strawberry Banana Pudding Dream recipe is the perfect no-bake dessert made with layers of fresh strawberries, creamy banana pudding, fluffy whipped topping, and vanilla wafers. It’s ideal for summer gatherings, potlucks, or anytime you need a refreshing and easy make-ahead treat. Discover this delightful banana pudding dessert with strawberries and how to make it step-by-step.
Ingredients
2 ripe bananas
1 ½ cups fresh strawberries
1 package instant banana pudding mix (3.4 oz)
2 cups cold milk
2 cups vanilla wafers
1 container whipped topping (8 oz, like Cool Whip)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
1. Slice bananas and strawberries evenly into bite-sized pieces. Set aside.
2. In a large bowl, whisk banana pudding mix with cold milk and vanilla extract until smooth. Let sit for 5 minutes to thicken.
3. Gently fold the whipped topping into the pudding mixture until well combined.
4. In a large trifle dish or glass bowl, layer vanilla wafers, banana slices, pudding mixture, and strawberries. Repeat until the dish is full.
5. Finish with a layer of strawberries and a few crushed vanilla wafers on top.
6. Cover and refrigerate for at least 3 hours or overnight before serving.
Notes
Use fully ripe bananas for the sweetest flavor.
This dessert is best chilled overnight for ideal texture.
Try graham crackers or shortbread cookies for a twist on the classic.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg