Strawberry Banana Pudding
Eva
A creamy, fruity twist on classic Southern banana pudding with layers of vanilla wafers, fresh strawberries, bananas, and luscious pudding, perfect for potlucks and family gatherings.
Prep Time 20 minutes mins
Resting Time 2 hours hrs
Total Time 2 hours hrs 20 minutes mins
Course Dessert
Cuisine American, southern
Servings 8 Servings
Calories 360 kcal
mixing bowl
Whisk
Trifle dish
Knife
Measuring cup
- 1 box Instant vanilla pudding Or banana cream flavor
- 2 cups Whole milk Or half-and-half for richer flavor
- 3 Bananas Ripe sliced just before layering
- 2 cups Strawberries Fresh sliced
- 2 cups Whipped topping Cool Whip or homemade whipped cream
- 1 box Vanilla wafers Or Golden Oreos/shortbread for variation
- 1 tsp Lemon juice Optional to prevent banana browning
In a mixing bowl, whisk pudding mix with cold milk for 2–3 minutes until thickened. Let sit for 5 minutes.
Fold in whipped topping to create a mousse-like texture.
Slice bananas and strawberries.
In a trifle dish or glass container, begin layering: wafers, bananas, strawberries, and pudding.
Repeat the layers until the dish is full. Finish with a top layer of whipped cream, strawberries, and crushed wafers.
Chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving.
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For extra texture, try a strawberry crunch topping using crushed Golden Oreos and freeze-dried strawberries.
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For a healthier version, use almond milk, sugar-free pudding, and light whipped topping.
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