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Strawberry Banana Pudding Dream Recipe

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Strawberry Banana Pudding Dream is a luscious, no-bake layered dessert combining creamy French Vanilla pudding, fresh bananas, juicy strawberries, and crunchy vanilla wafers, all topped with fluffy whipped topping. This easy-to-make refrigerator pudding is perfect for warm-weather gatherings or any time you crave a sweet, creamy treat.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 2 boxes Vanilla Wafers
  • 1 (5 oz.) box French Vanilla pudding mix

Fruit

  • 6 to 8 bananas, sliced
  • 1 container fresh strawberries, sliced

Dairy & Refrigerated

  • 2 cups milk
  • 1 (8 oz.) package cream cheese, softened
  • 1 (14 oz.) can sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 (12 oz.) container whipped topping

Instructions

  1. Prepare the pudding mixture: In a mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese and sweetened condensed milk. Beat or whisk until the mixture is smooth and creamy with no lumps.
  2. Add pudding and milk: Stir in the French Vanilla pudding mix along with 2 cups of milk. Continue to mix until everything is well incorporated and the pudding mixture thickens slightly.
  3. Layer ingredients in serving dish: In a large clear serving dish or trifle bowl, spread a layer of vanilla wafers evenly across the bottom.
  4. Add fruit layer: Place a layer of sliced bananas followed by a layer of sliced strawberries evenly over the vanilla wafers.
  5. Pour pudding layer: Pour half of the prepared pudding mixture over the layered wafers and fruit, spreading it out to cover completely.
  6. Repeat layering: Repeat the layers by adding another layer of vanilla wafers, bananas, and strawberries, then pour the remaining pudding mixture over the top layer, smoothing it out.
  7. Top with whipped topping: Finally, spread the whipped topping evenly over the entire pudding layer to create a creamy finish.
  8. Chill: Refrigerate the assembled dessert for at least 4 hours, or until fully set and chilled to allow flavors to meld before serving.

Notes

  • Use ripe but firm bananas to prevent them from browning too quickly.
  • For a stronger strawberry flavor, macerate the strawberries with a little sugar before layering.
  • This dessert is best made the day before to allow flavors to meld and wafers to soften.
  • Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
  • You can substitute whipped topping with fresh whipped cream for a fresher taste.

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