Description
Dive into this easy Strawberry Banana Pudding recipe! Creamy vanilla pudding, fresh strawberries, ripe bananas, and crunchy cookies come together in a no-bake dessert that’s perfect for summer gatherings. Make-ahead friendly, customizable, and visually stunning.
Ingredients
2 (3.4 oz) packages instant vanilla pudding mix
2 cups cold milk
1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk
1 (8 oz) container whipped topping (Cool Whip)
3–4 ripe bananas, sliced
2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
1 (12 oz) box vanilla wafers
Optional: Strawberry syrup or drizzle for garnish
Instructions
Prepare the pudding base: Whisk pudding mix with cold milk for 2 minutes, then stir in sweetened condensed milk until smooth.
Fold in whipped topping: Gently mix in Cool Whip until fully incorporated.
Prepare the fruit: Slice bananas and macerate strawberries with sugar for 10–15 minutes.
Layer the dessert: In a trifle dish, layer pudding, cookies, banana slices, and strawberries. Repeat, finishing with pudding on top.
Chill: Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight.
Add finishing touches: Drizzle with strawberry syrup, garnish with extra fruit or chocolate curls.
Notes
Make-ahead: Prepare up to 1 day in advance for best flavor.
Fruit swaps: Blueberries, raspberries, peaches, or tropical fruits work well.
Cookie alternatives: Graham crackers, shortbread, or ladyfingers.
Storage: Keep refrigerated for up to 3 days. Avoid freezing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes (no-bake)
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake, layered dessert
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 28 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
Keywords: Strawberry Banana Pudding, Summer Dessert, No-Bake Dessert, Layered Pudding
