Strawberry Banana Pudding Dream

Ingredients

Layers

• 2 boxes vanilla wafers
• 6–8 bananas, sliced
• 1 container strawberries, sliced

Creamy Pudding Layer

• 1 box (5.1 oz) instant vanilla pudding
• 1 box (3.4 oz) instant banana pudding (or use 2 vanilla if you prefer)
• 4 cups cold milk
• 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
• 1 tub (8 oz) whipped topping (Cool Whip), plus more for topping
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)

Instructions

1️⃣ Prepare the Pudding

1. In a large bowl, whisk together the vanilla pudding mix, banana pudding mix, and cold milk.
2. Whisk for 2–3 minutes until thickened.
3. Add the sweetened condensed milk and vanilla extract; mix until smooth.
4. Fold in the whipped topping gently until fully combined and fluffy.
5. Refrigerate for 10–15 minutes to thicken.

2️⃣ Layer the Dessert

Use a deep 9×13 dish or a large trifle bowl.

Bottom Layer

• Cover the bottom of the dish with vanilla wafers.

Fruit Layer

• Add a layer of banana slices.
• Add a layer of sliced strawberries.

Pudding Layer

• Spread a thick layer of the pudding mixture over the fruit.

Repeat

• Add another layer of wafers
• More bananas
• More strawberries
• More pudding

Continue until everything is used, ending with pudding on top.

3️⃣ Add the Topping

• Spread more whipped topping over the final pudding layer.
• Decorate with extra sliced strawberries, banana pieces, or crushed vanilla wafers.

4️⃣ Chill

Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight for best results.
(The wafers soften and become cake-like—so good!)

5️⃣ Serve

Scoop into bowls or slice into squares.
Best served cold.