Here’s a creamy, fruity twist on a Southern favorite: Strawberry Banana Pudding. It’s sweet, refreshing, and perfect for potlucks, family dinners, or summer gatherings. 🍓🍌🍨
🍓 Ingredients (Serves 6–8)
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1 box Vanilla Pudding mix (instant)
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2 cups cold Milk
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1 cup Whipped Cream or whipped topping
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2 ripe Bananas, sliced
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1½ cups fresh Strawberries, sliced
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1 box Vanilla Wafers
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Prepare the pudding
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Whisk the vanilla pudding mix with cold milk for about 2 minutes until thick.
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Gently fold in the whipped cream for extra fluffiness.
2️⃣ Layer the dessert
In a serving dish or trifle bowl:
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Start with a layer of vanilla wafers
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Add banana slices and strawberries
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Spread a layer of pudding mixture
3️⃣ Repeat layers
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Continue layering wafers, fruit, and pudding until ingredients are used up.
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Finish with pudding on top.
4️⃣ Chill
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Refrigerate for 2–4 hours so the wafers soften and flavors blend.
5️⃣ Garnish & serve
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Top with extra strawberries, banana slices, or crushed wafers before serving.
⭐ Tips for Best Flavor
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Use very ripe bananas for natural sweetness.
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Add a little strawberry jam between layers for stronger berry flavor.
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Make it the night before—the texture gets even better.
🍰 Optional upgrade: Add softened Cream Cheese to the pudding mixture for a richer, cheesecake-like flavor.
If you want, I can also share:
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🍓 Strawberry Cheesecake Banana Pudding (very popular at potlucks)
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🍌 Magnolia Bakery–style banana pudding with strawberries
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🍰 A no-bake strawberry banana pudding cake.