Strawberry Banana Pudding Dream is a creamy, fruity, no-bake dessert that combines layers of sweet bananas, juicy strawberries, vanilla pudding, and soft cookies. It’s light, refreshing, and full of nostalgic flavor—perfect for gatherings, holidays, or anytime you want an easy crowd-pleaser.
This dessert takes the classic banana pudding to the next level with a fresh strawberry twist.
Yield and Timing
Serves 10–12 people
Prep time: 20 minutes
Chill time: 2–4 hours
Ingredients
- 1 (5 oz) box instant vanilla pudding mix
- 2 cups cold milk
- 1 (8 oz) container whipped topping
- 1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk
- 3–4 bananas, sliced
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, sliced
- 1 box vanilla wafers or shortbread cookies
Optional:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Crushed cookies for topping
Preparation
Make the Cream Mixture
In a bowl, whisk together pudding mix and cold milk until thickened.
Add sweetened condensed milk and mix until smooth.
Fold in whipped topping until light and creamy.
Layer the Dessert
In a large dish, layer ingredients in this order:
- Vanilla wafers
- Banana slices
- Strawberry slices
- Cream mixture
Repeat layers until ingredients are used, finishing with cream on top.
Chill
Cover and refrigerate for 2–4 hours to allow the cookies to soften and flavors to blend.
Serving Suggestions
Serve chilled with:
- Extra strawberries
- Whipped cream
- Cookie crumbles on top
Storage
Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Why This Dessert Is So Popular
The combination of creamy pudding, soft cookies, and fresh fruit creates a perfect balance of textures and flavors. The strawberries add a bright, refreshing twist to the traditional banana pudding.
Strawberry Banana Pudding Dream is easy, nostalgic, and always a hit at any gathering.
