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Delicious Strawberry Banana Pudding Dream dessert in a bowl with strawberries and bananas

Strawberry Banana Pudding Dream

A layered, no-bake dessert featuring creamy French vanilla pudding, fresh strawberries, bananas, and crisp vanilla wafers, perfect for summer gatherings or potlucks.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 4 hours
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dessert, Potluck
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 boxes vanilla wafers (about 8–12 oz total)
  • 6 to 8 pieces bananas, sliced (ripe but firm)
  • 1 container strawberries, sliced (about 1 pint)
  • 2 cups milk
  • 1 box (5 oz.) French Vanilla instant pudding mix
  • 1 package (8 oz.) cream cheese, softened
  • 1 can (14 oz.) sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 container (12 oz.) whipped topping (thawed if frozen)

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Soften the cream cheese at room temperature for 15–20 minutes so it blends smoothly.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with the sweetened condensed milk until smooth and lump-free.
  3. Add the French vanilla pudding mix and 2 cups milk. Whisk until everything is fully combined and thickened.
Layering
  1. In a large serving dish or trifle bowl, make the first layer: arrange a single layer of vanilla wafers.
  2. Add a layer of sliced bananas, then a layer of sliced strawberries evenly over the wafers.
  3. Pour half of the pudding mixture over the fruit and wafers. Spread it gently to cover.
  4. Repeat the layers: another layer of wafers, bananas, and strawberries.
  5. Pour the remaining pudding mixture over the top layer and smooth it out.
  6. Spread the whipped topping evenly over the final layer.
  7. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours to allow the wafers to soften and the dessert to set.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Calories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 4gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 180mgFiber: 2gSugar: 20g

Notes

Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. The dessert is best on day 1–2; by day 3 the wafers will be very soft. Do not freeze once assembled.

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