Strawberry Banana Pudding is a creamy, layered dessert that combines vanilla pudding, fresh bananas, strawberries, and cookies or wafers. It’s a fruity twist on classic banana pudding—sweet, soft, and perfect for parties or make-ahead desserts.
🍓🍌 Strawberry Banana Pudding
🧾 Ingredients
- 2–3 ripe bananas (sliced)
- 1–2 cups strawberries (sliced)
- 1 box vanilla pudding mix (or homemade custard)
- 2 cups cold milk
- 1 cup whipped cream (or whipped topping)
- 1 box vanilla wafers or shortbread cookies
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (optional)
👨🍳 Instructions
1. Prepare pudding
- Whisk pudding mix with cold milk until thickened.
- Chill for 5–10 minutes.
- Fold in whipped cream for extra creaminess.
2. Slice fruit
- Slice bananas and strawberries just before layering to keep them fresh.
3. Layer the dessert
In a dish or trifle bowl:
- Layer cookies/wafers at the bottom
- Add pudding layer
- Add bananas + strawberries
- Repeat layers until full
Finish with pudding on top.
4. Chill
- Refrigerate for at least 2–4 hours (overnight is best).
- Cookies soften into a cake-like texture.
🍽️ Serving ideas
- Top with extra whipped cream
- Add crushed wafers or cookies for crunch
- Drizzle with caramel or strawberry syrup
🔥 Tips for best results
- Add bananas just before layering to avoid browning.
- Use ripe but firm fruit for better texture.
- Let it chill long enough so flavors blend fully.
If you want, I can also make:
- 🍓 No-bake cheesecake version
- 🍌 Southern-style banana pudding with meringue
- 🍰 Strawberry banana pudding cake
- 🍪 Individual cup parfait version for parties
