Easy Strawberry Banana Pudding (Printer-Friendly Version)
Sweet layers of pudding, strawberries, and bananas make this cool, creamy dessert perfect for warm days.
# Required Ingredients:
→ Pudding Mixture
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225 g strawberry cream cheese spread
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400 ml sweetened condensed milk
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120 g instant vanilla pudding mix
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700 ml whole milk, cold
→ Whipped Cream
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475 ml heavy whipping cream
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60 g powdered sugar
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5 ml vanilla extract
→ Assembly and Garnish
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400 g vanilla wafers
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4 ripe bananas, sliced
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500 g fresh strawberries, sliced
# Step-by-Step Instructions:
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In a large mixing bowl, combine strawberry cream cheese spread and sweetened condensed milk. Beat with a hand mixer until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
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Add instant vanilla pudding mix and cold whole milk to the bowl. Blend for approximately 2 minutes until fully incorporated with no lumps. Refrigerate mixture while preparing the whipped cream.
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In a second mixing bowl, combine heavy whipping cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. Using an electric hand mixer, whip for 3–4 minutes until soft but stable peaks form.
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Gently fold the chilled pudding mixture into the freshly whipped cream using a rubber spatula. Continue until the base is light, smooth, and evenly mixed.
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Arrange a layer of sliced strawberries, vanilla wafers, and banana slices along the bottom of a 22 x 33 cm rectangular casserole dish.
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Spoon a thin layer of the pudding mixture over the fruit and wafers, gently tapping the dish to settle the mixture.
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Repeat the layering process of fruit, wafers, and pudding mixture two additional times, finishing with a top layer of sliced strawberries, bananas, and wafers.
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Cover the dish tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 4 to 6 hours, allowing the layers to set. Serve thoroughly chilled straight from the refrigerator.
# Handy Cooking Tips:
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Toss banana slices in a small amount of lemon juice before layering to reduce browning.
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For best texture, use fresh—not frozen—fruit and avoid overmixing when combining pudding with whipped cream.
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Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days; freezing is not recommended due to potential texture changes.