STRAWBERRY BANANA PUDDING

This strawberry banana pudding layers ripe fruit and silky cream for a showstopper that’s secretly effortless. Swipe to learn how to make the recipe!

WHY YOU'LL LOVE THIS RECIPE

This no-bake pudding only gets better as it sits, so it's the perfect make-ahead treat for any occasion.

INGREDIENTS FOR THE SWEET MACERATED STRAWBERRIES

– Strawberries (sliced into little chunks or pieces) – Granulated sugar

INGREDIENTS FOR THE PUDDING

– Instant vanilla pudding mix – Milk – Sweetened condensed milk – Cream cheese – Vanilla extract – Cool Whip – Vanilla wafers – Banana

STEP 1: MACERATE THE STRAWBERRIES

Slice strawberries and place in a bowl. Sprinkle with sugar, stir, and let sit for at least 1 hour to create a natural syrup.

STEP 2: MAKE THE PUDDING

Whisk pudding mix with cold milk until smooth. Refrigerate for 30 minutes to thicken.

STEP 3: MIX THE CREAM CHEESE

Beat cream cheese with sweetened condensed milk and vanilla until smooth. Stir in strawberry syrup and Cool Whip, gradually adding the strawberries until evenly combined.

STEP 4: COMBINE THE FILLINGS

Gently fold the cream cheese mixture into the chilled pudding until smooth and airy.

STEP 5: LAYER AND CHILL

In a serving dish, layer pudding mixture, crushed vanilla wafers, strawberries, and banana slices, finishing with pudding on top. Cover and refrigerate overnight.

PRO TIPS

- Macerate the strawberries overnight for vibrant juiciness - Chill the pudding before mixing so it doesn't thin out - Add blueberries or raspberries for a mixed berry twist

THIS RECIPE IS THE BEST OF BOTH WORLDS

This strawberry banana pudding is creamy, fruity, and nostalgic all at once. It's no-bake, tastes like a strawberry banana smoothie, and has cookies in it!

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