Description
A cloud-like, creamy pudding layered with ripe bananas, juicy strawberries, and crisp vanilla wafers. Perfect for potlucks, family gatherings, or an indulgent treat with zero baking. Quick, easy, and totally dreamy.
Ingredients
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2 boxes vanilla wafers
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6–8 bananas, sliced
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1 pint (16 oz) fresh strawberries, sliced
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2 cups cold whole milk
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1 (5 oz) box French vanilla instant pudding mix
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1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened
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1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk
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1 (12 oz) tub whipped topping (like Cool Whip), thawed
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Optional: lemon juice to prevent banana browning
Instructions
1️⃣ Make the Creamy Base
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Beat the softened cream cheese in a large bowl until smooth.
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Add sweetened condensed milk and mix until fully combined.
2️⃣ Prepare the Pudding
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In another bowl, whisk cold milk with instant pudding mix for 2 minutes until thickened.
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Pour the cream cheese mixture into the pudding and fold until smooth.
3️⃣ Fold in Whipped Topping
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Add 1/3 of whipped topping to the pudding, fold gently.
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Fold in the remaining topping until the mixture is smooth and airy.
4️⃣ Layer the Pudding
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In a serving dish (trifle bowl, 13×9 pan, or individual jars), start with a layer of vanilla wafers.
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Add a layer of banana slices, then strawberry slices.
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Spread 1/3 of the pudding cream over the fruit.
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Repeat layers: wafers → bananas → strawberries → pudding. End with a final layer of pudding cream.
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Garnish top with strawberries, banana slices, or crushed wafers if desired.
5️⃣ Chill
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Cover tightly and refrigerate for at least 2 hours (ideally 4 or overnight) to let flavors meld and wafers soften.
Notes
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Use ripe but firm bananas; add a splash of lemon juice to prevent browning.
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Cold milk helps pudding thicken faster.
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Whipped topping should be folded gently to retain airiness.
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Assemble up to 24 hours in advance for best flavor and texture.
Nutrition
- Calories: 320 Cal Per Serving
- Fat: 14g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g