Strawberry Banana Pudding: A No-Bake Summer Delight 🍓🍌
This Strawberry Banana Pudding is the ultimate easy, no-bake dessert—layers of creamy vanilla pudding, fresh strawberries, ripe bananas, and vanilla wafers that soften into pure bliss. Perfect for potlucks, BBQs, or a sweet treat any day of the week!
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
✔ No Oven Needed – Just layer, chill, and serve!
✔ Crowd-Pleasing – A guaranteed hit at parties.
✔ Perfect Texture – Soft wafers, creamy pudding, and juicy fruit.
✔ Make-Ahead Friendly – Tastes even better the next day.
Ingredients
Serves 8-10
- 1 (3.4 oz) box vanilla pudding mix (instant)
- 2 cups cold milk
- 1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk
- 1 (8 oz) tub whipped topping (Cool Whip)
- 1 (11 oz) box vanilla wafers
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, sliced
- 2 ripe bananas, sliced
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Step-by-Step Instructions
1️⃣ Make the Pudding Base
- In a large bowl, whisk pudding mix + cold milk for 2 minutes until thickened.
- Stir in sweetened condensed milk + vanilla extract.
- Gently fold in whipped topping until smooth.
2️⃣ Layer the Pudding
- Bottom Layer: Arrange vanilla wafers in a 9×13-inch dish (or trifle bowl).
- Pudding Layer: Spread ⅓ of the pudding mixture over wafers.
- Fruit Layer: Add sliced strawberries + bananas.
- Repeat Layers 2 more times, ending with fruit on top.
3️⃣ Chill & Serve
- Refrigerate for 2+ hours (or overnight) for best texture.
- Garnish with extra wafers or mint leaves before serving.
Pro Tips
🍋 Prevent Browning – Toss banana slices in lemon juice before layering.
🍫 Chocolate Lovers – Drizzle with chocolate syrup between layers.
🌰 Extra Crunch – Sprinkle toasted pecans on top.
🍓 Berry Swap – Use raspberries or blueberries for variety.
Make-Ahead & Storage
- Fridge: Keeps for 3 days (cover tightly).
- Freezer: Not recommended (bananas get mushy).
Final Thoughts
This Strawberry Banana Pudding is cool, creamy, and bursting with fruity flavor—the perfect easy dessert for summer gatherings or anytime you crave something sweet!
Prep Time: 20 mins
Chill Time: 2 hours
Total Time: 2 hrs 20 mins
Calories: ~280 per serving
Tag your creations with #StrawberryBananaPudding! 🥄💖
