CHRISTMAS STRAWBERRY BANANA PUDDING
Easy • No-Bake • Crowd-Favorite
Ingredients
2 cups cold milk
1 box (3.4 oz) vanilla instant pudding mix
1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 tub (8 oz) Cool Whip, thawed
1 box vanilla wafers
3–4 ripe bananas, sliced
1½ cups fresh strawberries, sliced
Instructions
1️⃣ Make the Pudding Base
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together:
Cold milk
Vanilla instant pudding mix
Whisk for 2 minutes until thick and smooth.
2️⃣ Add Richness
Whisk in:
Sweetened condensed milk
Vanilla extract
Mix until fully combined.
3️⃣ Fold in Cool Whip
Gently fold in the thawed Cool Whip with a spatula until light and fluffy.
Do not overmix — this keeps the pudding airy.
Assemble the Dessert
4️⃣ Layer the Pudding
In a 9×13-inch dish, trifle bowl, or clear serving bowl, layer in this order:
Vanilla wafers
Banana slices
Strawberry slices
Pudding mixture
Repeat layers until all ingredients are used, finishing with pudding on top.
5️⃣ Chill
Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours
Overnight is best for flavor and texture.
Festive Topping Ideas (Optional)
Crushed vanilla wafers
Fresh strawberry slices
Banana slices (add just before serving)
White chocolate shavings
Holiday sprinkles for a Christmas look
Tips for BEST Results
Use ripe but firm bananas.
Pat strawberries dry to prevent excess liquid.
To slow banana browning, lightly brush with lemon juice (optional).
Storage
Keep refrigerated, covered, up to 3 days.
Best enjoyed cold.
