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Strawberry Banana Pudding Dream

A creamy and dreamy dessert featuring layers of vanilla wafers, bananas, strawberries, and a luscious pudding, perfect for family gatherings and picnics.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 4 hours
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 boxes Vanilla Wafers
  • 6 to 8 pieces bananas, sliced Use ripe bananas for best flavor.
  • 2 cups milk Use your preferred type of milk.
  • 1 container strawberries, hulled and sliced
  • 1 5 oz. box French Vanilla pudding
  • 1 8 oz. package cream cheese, room temperature Ensure it's soft for easy mixing.
  • 1 14 oz. can sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 12 oz. container whipped topping Can substitute with homemade whipped cream.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine cream cheese and sweetened condensed milk until smooth.
  2. Add French Vanilla pudding and milk to the mixture; stir until well blended.
  3. In a large serving dish, layer vanilla wafers on the bottom.
  4. Add a layer of sliced bananas followed by sliced strawberries.
  5. Pour half of the creamy pudding mixture over the fruit and wafers.
  6. Repeat the layers with the remaining ingredients: additional wafers, more fruit, and top with the remaining pudding.
  7. Spread the whipped topping over the last pudding layer.
  8. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight for the best flavor.

Notes

To serve, place the pudding on a well-chilled plate. Consider sprinkling crushed nuts or drizzling chocolate sauce on top. For storage, keep it in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days or freeze individual servings for up to a month.