Strawberry Banana Pudding Dream (Print-Friendly Version)
Layered vanilla wafers, fresh bananas, and strawberries with a creamy vanilla custard and whipped topping.
# Ingredients List:
→ Dry Ingredients
01 -
240 g vanilla wafers (approximately 2 boxes)
02 -
142 g French vanilla pudding mix (1 box, 5 oz)
→ Fruits
03 -
6 to 8 medium bananas, peeled and sliced
04 -
1 container fresh strawberries, washed and hulled
→ Dairy and Mixes
05 -
480 ml whole milk (2 cups)
06 -
225 g cream cheese (1 package, 8 oz), softened
07 -
396 g sweetened condensed milk (1 can, 14 oz)
08 -
340 g whipped topping (1 container, 12 oz)
# Detailed Cooking Steps:
01 -
In a mixing bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese and sweetened condensed milk until the mixture is smooth and homogenous.
02 -
Add the French vanilla pudding mix and whole milk to the cream cheese mixture, stirring thoroughly until fully combined.
03 -
In a large serving dish, arrange a layer of vanilla wafers, followed by a layer of sliced bananas and strawberries evenly distributed.
04 -
Pour half of the prepared pudding mixture evenly over the layered fruit and wafers.
05 -
Repeat the layering sequence with remaining wafers, bananas, and strawberries, finishing by pouring the remaining pudding mixture on top.
06 -
Spread the whipped topping evenly over the final layer and refrigerate uncovered for at least 4 hours to allow flavors to develop and wafers to soften.
# Helpful Hints:
01 -
For optimal texture, refrigerate for 4 hours or overnight to soften wafers and enhance flavor melding.
02 -
Garnish with additional sliced strawberries and bananas prior to serving for aesthetic enhancement.
03 -
Lighter variations can be created by substituting light cream cheese, fat-free sweetened condensed milk, and light whipped topping.