Strawberry Banana Pudding Dream – A Light & Luscious No-Bake Dessert
A cool, creamy no-bake dessert layered with vanilla pudding, fresh strawberries, bananas, whipped topping, and vanilla wafers — perfect for potlucks and summer gatherings.
Ingredients
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2 boxes (3.4 oz) instant vanilla pudding
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3½ cups cold milk (whole or 2%)
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1 container (8 oz) whipped topping (or 2 cups whipped cream)
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1 box vanilla wafers
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3–4 ripe bananas, sliced
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1½ lbs fresh strawberries, sliced
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Optional: ½ cup cream cheese, softened (for pudding)
Instructions
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Whisk pudding mix with cold milk until thickened. Fold in optional cream cheese.
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Slice bananas and strawberries.
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In a 9×13 dish, layer wafers, pudding, bananas, strawberries, and whipped topping.
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Repeat layers, ending with whipped topping and strawberries on top.
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Chill at least 4 hours or overnight. Garnish before serving.
Notes
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Use lemon juice on bananas to reduce browning.
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For trifle presentation, use a clear glass bowl.
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Store leftovers chilled and consume within 2–3 days.