Strawberry Banana Pudding
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.
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Servings: 8 Servings
Calories: 360kcal
Cost: $8
Equipment
- mixing bowl
- Whisk
- Trifle dish
- Knife
- Measuring cup
Ingredients
- 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
Instructions
- 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.
Notes
- For extra texture, try a strawberry crunch topping using crushed Golden Oreos and freeze-dried strawberries.
- For a healthier version, use almond milk, sugar-free pudding, and light whipped topping.
Nutrition
Calories: 360kcal