Strawberry Banana Pudding Dream (No-Bake Family Dessert)
This Strawberry Banana Pudding Dream is a creamy, fruity, no-bake dessert layered with vanilla pudding, fresh strawberries, bananas, and cookies. It’s one of our favorite make-ahead family desserts, perfect for busy days, potlucks, and sweet kitchen memories with my daughter
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Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 310kcal
Cost: $12
Equipment
- 1 Large mixing bowl :For preparing the pudding mixture
- 1 Whisk Helps pudding set smoothly
- 1 Trifle dish or 9x13-inch dish Clear dish shows beautiful layers
- 1 Sharp knife For slicing fruit
- 1 Measuring cups For milk
- 1 Plastic wrap For chilling
Ingredients
- 2 boxes Instant vanilla pudding mix 3.4 oz each
- 3 cups Whole milk Cold
- 1 container Whipped topping 8 oz thawed
- 1 box Vanilla wafer cookies 11 oz
- 3–4 Bananas Ripe-sliced
- 2 cups Strawberries Hulled and sliced
- Extra whipped topping Optional garnish
- Whole strawberries Optional garnish
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk the [instant vanilla pudding mix] with the cold [whole milk] until thick and smooth. My daughter loves watching it magically thicken in just a couple minutes, it never gets old
- Gently fold in the [whipped topping] until the pudding becomes light and airy. This is my daughter’s favorite part, she calls it “cloud mixing.
- Slice the [bananas] and [strawberries]. If little hands are helping, I let my daughter handle the strawberries while I take care of the knife work
- Line the bottom of your dish with [vanilla wafer cookies], then add [bananas], [strawberries], and a generous layer of pudding. Watching the layers build is pure joy.
- Repeat the layers until everything is used up, finishing with a thick, creamy pudding layer on top
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours. My daughter always asks if we can peek early, but trust me, the wait makes it even sweeter.
- Right before serving, top with [extra whipped topping] and [whole strawberries]. Then scoop, serve, and watch smiles spread around the table
Notes
- For banana browning, lightly brush slices with lemon juice before layering.
- For a lighter version, use sugar-free pudding and lite whipped topping.
- This dessert is even better the next day, the wafers soften into cake-like layers.
- Store tightly covered in the fridge for up to 3 days (if it lasts that long!).
- My daughter loves packing this into little jars for sleepovers, it makes her feel like a real pastry chef.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 310kcal | Carbohydrates: 44g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 320mg | Potassium: 210mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 31g | Vitamin A: 120IU | Vitamin C: 22mg | Calcium: 110mg | Iron: 1mg