Description
This Strawberry Banana Pudding is a creamy, fruity twist on the Southern classic! Layers of fresh strawberries, bananas, vanilla pudding, and cookies make this an irresistible no-bake dessert.
Ingredients
1 (3.4 oz) box instant vanilla pudding mix
2 cups cold milk
1 cup whipped topping (like Cool Whip)
2 bananas, sliced
1 1/2 cups strawberries, sliced
30 vanilla wafer cookies
Fresh mint or extra fruit for garnish (optional)
Instructions
1. In a medium bowl, whisk pudding mix and cold milk for 2 minutes until thickened.
2. Fold in whipped topping until smooth and creamy.
3. In a trifle dish or serving cups, layer vanilla wafers, followed by a layer of pudding, banana slices, and strawberries.
4. Repeat layers until all ingredients are used, finishing with a pudding layer on top.
5. Garnish with extra fruit or crushed cookies if desired.
6. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving for best texture.
Notes
For extra flavor, drizzle a bit of strawberry syrup or caramel between layers.
Use banana pudding mix for a stronger banana taste.
Best enjoyed within 1–2 days for the freshest fruit flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 0 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: strawberry banana pudding, layered dessert, no bake pudding, easy summer dessert