Strawberry banana pudding

Here’s a delicious Strawberry Banana Pudding recipe — a fruity twist on the Southern classic! 🍓🍌🍮

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🍓 Strawberry Banana Pudding

Ingredients

• 1 box (5.1 oz) instant vanilla pudding mix

• 2 cups cold milk

• 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk

• 1½ cups heavy whipping cream (or Cool Whip if you prefer)

• 1 box (11 oz) vanilla wafers (Nilla Wafers)

• 3–4 ripe bananas, sliced

• 2 cups fresh strawberries, sliced

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• Optional: extra sliced fruit or crushed wafers for garnish

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Instructions

1. Prepare the Pudding Base:
   In a large bowl, whisk together the pudding mix and cold milk until smooth and thickened (about 2 minutes).
   Add the sweetened condensed milk and vanilla extract. Mix until well combined.

2. Make the Whipped Cream (if using):
   In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form, then fold it gently into the pudding mixture.

3. Layer the Dessert:

   • Start with a layer of vanilla wafers at the bottom of a large dish or trifle bowl.

   • Add a layer of banana slices, then a layer of strawberries.

   • Spoon over some pudding mixture to cover.

   • Repeat the layers until the dish is full, finishing with pudding on top.

4. Chill:
   Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours (overnight is best!) so the wafers soften and the flavors blend.

5. Serve:
   Top with extra whipped cream, fresh fruit, or crushed wafers before serving.

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Tips

• For a twist, use strawberry pudding mix or banana pudding mix instead of vanilla.

• You can make this in individual cups or mason jars for a cute presentation.

• Use firm but ripe bananas so they don’t turn mushy.

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Would you like me to give you a no-bake version (using Cool Whip and instant pudding only) or a homemade custard version next?