Description
Strawberry Banana Pudding Dream is a creamy, layered dessert made with fresh strawberries, ripe bananas, silky vanilla pudding, and fluffy whipped cream for a light and indulgent treat.
Ingredients
- 2 cups cold milk
- 1 (3.4 oz / 96 g) box instant vanilla pudding mix
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 2 ripe bananas, sliced
- 1 1/2 cups fresh strawberries, sliced
- 1 1/2 cups vanilla wafers or butter cookies
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together cold milk and vanilla pudding mix until thickened. Refrigerate for 5 minutes.
- In a separate bowl, whip heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until soft peaks form.
- Gently fold half of the whipped cream into the prepared pudding to create a light, creamy texture.
- In a serving dish or trifle bowl, layer vanilla wafers on the bottom.
- Add a layer of banana slices followed by strawberry slices.
- Spread a layer of pudding mixture over the fruit.
- Repeat layers until ingredients are used, finishing with pudding on top.
- Top with remaining whipped cream and garnish with strawberries if desired.
- Chill for at least 1 hour before serving for best flavor.
Notes
- Use ripe bananas for natural sweetness.
- For extra flavor, lightly brush bananas with lemon juice to prevent browning.
- Can be made a day ahead for deeper flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American