Strawberry Banana Pudding
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
Prep Time 25 minutes mins
Total Time 1 hour hr 22 minutes mins
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 8
Calories 510 kcal
- 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
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.