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Strawberry Crunch Banana Pudding

A creamy layered dessert featuring bananas, strawberries, and a delightful crunch from crushed wafers.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 2 hours
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Pudding Base
  • 1 box instant vanilla pudding mix
  • 2 cups milk
Fruits
  • 3 pieces ripe bananas, sliced For extra flavor, use slightly overripe bananas.
  • 1 cup strawberries, hulled and sliced
  • 1/2 cup crushed strawberries (optional for topping) Optional for extra flavor.
Topping
  • 1 cup whipped cream or whipped topping Fresh whipped cream can also be used.
  • 1 cup crushed vanilla wafers or graham crackers Crushed well for satisfying crunch.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the instant vanilla pudding mix and the milk until smooth. Let it sit for about 5 minutes to thicken.
Layering
  1. In a large serving dish, start layering by adding half of the pudding at the bottom.
  2. Add a layer of sliced bananas on top of the pudding.
  3. Add a layer of sliced strawberries over the bananas.
  4. Spread half of the whipped cream over the fruit layer.
  5. Repeat the layers with the remaining pudding, bananas, strawberries, and whipped cream.
  6. Finish by sprinkling crushed vanilla wafers on top for crunch.
  7. Optional: Top with crushed strawberries for extra flavor.
Chill
  1. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving to allow it to set.

Notes

This dessert can chill in the fridge for about 3–4 days. Just cover it well to keep everything fresh. Hold off on adding the crunchy topping until you're ready to serve. For a chocolate twist, substitute chocolate pudding for vanilla, or for a vegan option, use coconut whipped cream and almond or oat milk.