Strawberry Banana Pudding Delight (Print Format)
Creamy pudding layered with strawberries, bananas, and light, crispy wafers for a sweet, crowd-pleasing treat.
# Ingredients:
01 -
3 cups sliced strawberries
02 -
3 cups sliced bananas
03 -
8 ounces strawberry cream cheese spread
04 -
14 ounces sweetened condensed milk
05 -
2 (3.4-ounce) packages instant vanilla pudding mix
06 -
4 cups whole milk
07 -
1 cup heavy whipping cream
08 -
2 tablespoons powdered sugar
09 -
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
10 -
11 ounces vanilla wafers
# Steps:
01 -
In a large mixing bowl, combine the strawberry cream cheese spread and sweetened condensed milk. Using an electric hand mixer, beat the mixture until smooth.
02 -
Add instant vanilla pudding mix and whole milk to the cream cheese mixture and mix with an electric hand mixer for about 2 minutes until smooth and clump-free. Refrigerate to set while preparing other components.
03 -
In a separate mixing bowl, combine heavy whipping cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. Use an electric mixer to whip for 3-4 minutes until the mixture reaches a firm, whipped cream consistency.
04 -
Fold the chilled pudding mixture into the whipped cream until smooth and fully combined.
05 -
In a 9x13-inch casserole dish, create a layer of sliced strawberries, vanilla wafers, and sliced bananas. Top with a thin layer of the pudding mixture, ensuring it settles by shaking the dish gently. Repeat layering two more times, finishing with the remaining strawberries, bananas, and wafers.
06 -
Refrigerate the assembled dessert for 4-6 hours to allow it to set. Serve and enjoy.
# Tips:
01 -
You can substitute an 8-ounce container of cool whip for homemade whipped cream.
02 -
Ensure you use instant pudding and not the cook-and-serve variant to achieve proper consistency.
03 -
Ripe bananas provide optimal natural sweetness.
04 -
Slicing bananas with a splash of lemon juice can help prevent browning.