Strawberry Banana Pudding Dream

Recipe Details

• Author: deesviral
• Category: Dessert / No-Bake
• Cuisine: American
• Prep Time: 20 minutes
• Total Time: 20 minutes
• Yield: 12 servings

Ingredients

• 1 (5.1 oz) box instant vanilla pudding mix
• 3 cups cold milk
• 1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened
• 1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk
• 1 (8 oz) tub whipped topping (Cool Whip), thawed
• 2–3 bananas, sliced
• 1½ cups fresh strawberries, sliced
• 1 box vanilla wafers (or graham crackers, optional)

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, whisk together the pudding mix and cold milk until thickened. Set aside.
2. In another bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Add the sweetened condensed milk and mix until combined.
3. Fold in the prepared pudding and half of the whipped topping. Mix until creamy.
4. In a 9×13 dish or large trifle bowl, layer vanilla wafers, banana slices, and strawberries.
5. Spread a layer of the pudding mixture over the fruit and repeat layers until the dish is full.
6. Top with remaining whipped topping and garnish with extra fruit or wafer crumbs.
7. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving for best flavor.

Tips & Storage

• Use ripe but firm bananas to prevent browning and sogginess.
• Make-ahead: Great when chilled overnight to set flavors.
• Storage: Keep covered in the fridge for up to 3 days.