Description
Creamy strawberry banana pudding brings Southern comfort to dessert lovers everywhere. Sweet layers of ripe fruit, silky custard, and vanilla wafers create a delightful experience you’ll savor with pure delight.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Fruits:
- 6 to 8 bananas, sliced
- 1 container strawberries, chopped
Dairy and Pudding Ingredients:
- 2 cups milk
- 1 (8 ounces/226 grams) package cream cheese, softened
- 1 (14 ounces/397 grams) can sweetened condensed milk
- 1 (5 ounces/142 grams) box French Vanilla pudding mix
- 1 (12 ounces/340 grams) container frozen whipped topping, thawed (or equal amount of sweetened whipped cream)
Dry/Crisp Ingredients:
- 2 boxes Vanilla Wafers
Instructions
- Craft a foundational layer by arranging vanilla wafers across the bottom of a rectangular serving vessel, creating a crisp cookie base. Strategically position banana slices atop the wafer foundation.
- Utilize a mixing bowl to combine milk and French vanilla pudding powder. Employ an electric mixer to transform the ingredients into a silky, uniform mixture with a luxurious consistency.
- In a separate container, whip softened cream cheese with sweetened condensed milk until achieving a velvety smooth texture. Gently incorporate thawed whipped topping, folding delicately to maintain a light, airy composition.
- Harmonize the pudding and cream cheese mixtures by gradually integrating them, stirring until completely blended and achieving a consistent, creamy profile.
- Carefully cascade the consolidated mixture over the initial banana and wafer layer. Distribute freshly chopped strawberries across the surface, creating a vibrant fruity mosaic. Complete the dessert by crowning with a final layer of vanilla wafers.
- Refrigerate the assembled dessert for approximately 2-3 hours at 40°F. The pudding will set and develop enhanced flavor complexity, transforming into a chilled, decadent treat perfect for serving.
Notes
- Soften cream cheese at room temperature for 30 minutes to ensure smooth, lump-free mixing and easier blending.
- Use ripe bananas with some brown spots for sweeter, more intense flavor that complements the pudding’s creamy texture.
- Consider using gluten-free vanilla wafers to make the dessert suitable for those with gluten sensitivities, maintaining the classic crunch and taste.
- Slice strawberries just before adding to prevent excess moisture from making the pudding soggy and preserve their fresh, vibrant color.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 378
- Sugar: 38 g
- Sodium: 234 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 55 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg