Strawberry Banana Pudding 🍓🍌🍮
A creamy, dreamy no-bake dessert with layers of vanilla pudding, fresh strawberries, ripe bananas, and fluffy whipped cream—like banana pudding’s fruity cousin!
Ingredients (Serves 8–10)
For the Pudding:
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1 (5.1 oz) box instant vanilla pudding mix
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2 cups (480ml) cold milk
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1 (8 oz) tub whipped topping (e.g., Cool Whip), thawed
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1 cup (240g) sour cream or Greek yogurt (for tangy richness)
For the Layers:
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1 lb (450g) fresh strawberries, sliced
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3–4 ripe bananas, sliced (tossed with 1 tbsp lemon juice to prevent browning)
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1 (11 oz) box vanilla wafer cookies (or shortbread cookies)
For Garnish:
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Extra whipped cream
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Sliced strawberries
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Crushed cookies
Instructions
1. Make the Pudding
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Whisk pudding mix + milk for 2 mins until thick.
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Fold in whipped topping and sour cream until smooth.
2. Layer the Dessert
In a trifle dish or 9×13″ pan, layer:
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Cookies (cover the bottom).
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½ of the pudding mixture.
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Sliced bananas + strawberries.
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Repeat layers, ending with pudding on top.
3. Chill & Serve
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Refrigerate for 4+ hours (or overnight) to soften cookies.
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Garnish with whipped cream, strawberries, and crushed cookies before serving.
Tips for Success
🍓 Use ripe but firm bananas—too soft = mushy layers.
🍌 Prevent browning: Toss banana slices in lemon juice or pineapple juice.
🍪 Gluten-free? Use GF vanilla wafers or almond thins.
Why You’ll Love This
✅ No baking, no fuss—just layer and chill.
✅ Bright, fruity flavor balanced by creamy pudding.
✅ Feeds a crowd (perfect for potlucks or BBQs!).
Leftovers? Cover and refrigerate for up to 2 days (best fresh).
Want a lighter version? Use sugar-free pudding and fat-free whipped topping. 😊
Need a homemade pudding recipe? Swap the boxed mix for:
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½ cup sugar + ⅓ cup cornstarch + 3 cups milk + 2 egg yolks (cook until thick, then cool).