Strawberry Banana Pudding is a light and flavorful dessert that blends the natural sweetness of bananas with the vibrant tang of strawberries.
This easy-to-make recipe offers a creamy, decadent texture with layers of rich vanilla pudding, crushed Oreos, and whipped cream, creating a dessert that’s both satisfying and visually appealing. Not only is it a treat for your taste buds, but it also provides a burst of fresh fruit flavor in every bite.
Whether you’re looking for a quick dessert to impress guests or a fun treat to enjoy with your family, this no-bake pudding is a go-to option. With simple ingredients and straightforward steps, anyone can whip up this delicious dessert in no time, making it perfect for busy days or last-minute gatherings.
Banana Strawberry Pudding Ingredients
- Frozen whole strawberries
- Fresh strawberries
- Bananas
- Vanilla-flavored instant pudding
- Sweetened condensed milk
- Cream cheese, softened
- Vanilla extract
- Cool Whip
- Oreo cookies (or vanilla wafers)
How To Make Banana Strawberry Pudding
Crush the Oreos into small crumbs. Heat the frozen berries in the microwave for a few minutes, then mash them with a fork. Slice the bananas into thin pieces.
Using a hand or stand mixer, blend the cream cheese, sweetened condensed milk, vanilla extract, and vanilla pudding mix until well combined. Fold in approximately 1 1/2 cups of Cool Whip and continue mixing until the mixture is smooth.
Begin by spreading half of the pudding mixture on the bottom of a trifle dish. Next, add a layer of half the mashed berries, followed by half the sliced bananas, and then half of the Oreo crumbs. Repeat these layers to finish.
Top the pudding evenly with the remaining Cool Whip. Garnish with fresh strawberry and banana slices. Let the dessert chill in the refrigerator for at least an hour before serving. Keep it tightly covered with plastic wrap until it’s time to serve.
Top Tips
- It’s also wise to cut the strawberries into cubes and slice the bananas just before layering to prevent browning. Assembling each component swiftly ensures peak freshness.
- Additionally, consider mixing in vanilla extract for an extra homemade touch. Cool Whip blended into the pudding further enhances its lush texture.
- Then, place a base layer of Nilla Wafers in your container before alternating layers of the pudding, sliced banana and strawberry cubes. Repeat stacking the ingredients to the top.
- Furthermore, if you run low on pudding, crown with Cool Whip and crushed cookies for an elegant finish.
- Moreover, the pudding requires at least three hours’ refrigeration for silky smoothness. However, one hour will deliver tasty results too if patience runs short.
- Lastly, you can serve the parfait-style pudding in a clear trifle dish, baking pan or mason jars for visual presentation. Sweetened condensed milk substitutions also yield creamierflavor.
How To Store
For optimal freshness, place the pudding in an airtight container after assembling to prevent drying out. This also stops banana browning by limiting exposure. Furthermore, refrigerating the covered pudding is key. The chill environment will help maintain quality and protect bananas from deterioration for the duration. It’s also important to note that refrigerator storage allows enjoyment for approximately four days. Lastly, freezing banana strawberry pudding isn’t recommended. The freezing process unfortunately causes bananas to turn mushy in texture. It may likewise impact creaminess due to ice crystal formation.
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Strawberry Banana Pudding
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups Strawberries whole frozen
- 3 medium Strawberries fresh
- 2 medium Bananas
- 3.4 oz Pudding vanilla flavor instant
- 14 oz Sweetened Condensed Milk
- 8 oz Cream Cheese softened
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
- 16 oz Cool Whip
- 12 Oreo Cookies or you can use vanilla wafers instead
Instructions
- Pulverize the Oreos into crumbs using a food processor, or seal them in a large zip-top bag and crush them with a rolling pin.
- Put the strawberries in a microwave-safe bowl or glass measuring cup and heat them on high for approximately 2 minutes. Then, mash them with a fork and refrigerate until needed.
- In a large bowl, use a hand or stand mixer to blend the cream cheese, sweetened condensed milk, vanilla pudding mix, and vanilla extract until smooth. Then, mix in about 1 1/2 cups of Cool Whip at low speed until everything is well combined. If you prefer homemade whipped cream, gently fold it in with a spatula instead of using Cool Whip.
- Layer half of the pudding mixture in the bottom of the dish. Add half of the mashed strawberries on top, using a knife or fork to swirl them lightly into the pudding. Next, layer half of the sliced bananas over the strawberries, and finish with half of the crushed cookies.
- Create another set of layers by repeating the pudding, mashed strawberries, banana slices, and crushed cookies. Finish by spreading the remaining Cool Whip evenly over the top. Decorate the whipped cream with fresh strawberry and banana slices.
- Wrap the dish with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for a minimum of one hour before serving.