Strawberry Banana Pudding Dream (Print-Friendly Version)

Creamy layers of strawberries, bananas, vanilla wafers, and smooth vanilla pudding chilled to perfection.

# Ingredients You’ll Need:

→ Cookies

01 - 2 boxes (approx. 400 g each) vanilla wafers

→ Fruit

02 - 6 to 8 medium bananas, sliced
03 - 1 container (approx. 450 g) fresh strawberries, sliced

→ Dairy and Dairy Alternatives

04 - 2 cups (473 ml) whole milk
05 - 1 (5 oz. / 142 g) box French vanilla instant pudding mix
06 - 1 (8 oz. / 227 g) package cream cheese, softened
07 - 1 (14 oz. / 397 g) can sweetened condensed milk
08 - 1 (12 oz. / 340 g) container whipped topping

# How to Make It:

01 - In a mixing bowl, beat softened cream cheese and sweetened condensed milk until smooth and creamy.
02 - Add French vanilla pudding mix and whole milk to the cream cheese mixture, stirring thoroughly until fully combined.
03 - Arrange a layer of vanilla wafers in a large serving dish.
04 - Top the wafers with an even layer of sliced bananas and strawberries.
05 - Pour half of the pudding mixture evenly over the layered wafers and fruit.
06 - Repeat the layers of wafers, bananas, strawberries, then finish by pouring the remaining pudding mixture on top.
07 - Spread the whipped topping over the final pudding layer to cover completely.
08 - Refrigerate for a minimum of 4 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow flavors to meld and pudding to set.

# Extra Tips:

01 - Use ripe bananas and fresh strawberries for optimal flavor and texture.
02 - Chilling the dessert overnight enhances the taste.
03 - Feel free to incorporate additional layers or alternative fruits to customize.