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Strawberry Banana Pudding Dream

This Strawberry Banana Pudding Dream is a creamy, layered dessert made with fresh strawberries, ripe bananas, vanilla pudding, and soft cookies. It’s one of the best banana pudding ever variations and perfect for banana pudding cups, parties, and easy dessert recipes.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Chill Time: 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 20 minutes
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • Ingredients
  • 1 5 oz box instant vanilla pudding mix
  • 3 cups cold milk
  • 1 8 oz container whipped topping, thawed
  • 3 ripe bananas sliced
  • 2 cups fresh strawberries sliced
  • 1 box vanilla wafer cookies

Method
 

  1. Prepare the Pudding
  2. In a large bowl, whisk pudding mix with cold milk for 2 minutes until thick. Let set for 5 minutes.
  3. Fold in Whipped Topping
  4. Gently fold half of the whipped topping into the pudding until smooth and creamy.
  5. Layer the Dessert
  6. In a trifle dish or individual cups, add a layer of vanilla wafers, followed by pudding mixture, bananas, strawberries, and a layer of whipped topping. Repeat layers until ingredients are used.
  7. Chill
  8. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours to allow flavors to blend and cookies to soften.
  9. Serve
  10. Garnish with extra strawberries or crushed cookies before serving.
  11. How to Serve
  12. Serve chilled in banana pudding cups
  13. Perfect for potlucks and parties
  14. Pair with other quick desserts
  15. Ideal for family gatherings

Notes

For a cheesecake twist, mix 4 oz softened cream cheese into the pudding.
Assemble close to serving time to prevent bananas from browning.
Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
Drizzle with chocolate for a fun contrast with fruity flavors.