Description
Indulge in the delightful combination of creamy vanilla pudding, fresh bananas, sweet strawberries, and a satisfying crunch in this Strawberry Crunch Banana Pudding. This easy dessert is a perfect balance of flavors and textures that will satisfy any sweet tooth.
Ingredients
Scale
Pudding Base:
- 1 box vanilla instant pudding mix (3.4 oz)
- 2 cups cold milk
Additional Ingredients:
- 1 cup whipped cream or whipped topping
- 2 ripe bananas, sliced
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, sliced
- 1 cup crushed vanilla wafers or golden Oreos
- 1/2 cup strawberry crunch topping
- Use almond milk or oat milk for a dairy-free version
- Swap vanilla wafers for gluten-free cookies if needed
- Substitute coconut whipped cream for a vegan-friendly dessert
Instructions
- Prepare the Pudding Base: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the vanilla instant pudding mix and cold milk until the mixture thickens (about 2-3 minutes). Place the pudding in the refrigerator to chill for 5 minutes.
- Fold in Whipped Cream: Gently fold the whipped cream into the pudding mixture using a spatula. Ensure the pudding is light and fluffy, avoiding overmixing.
- Layer the Ingredients: In a serving dish or individual cups, add a layer of pudding at the bottom. Top with a layer of sliced bananas, followed by strawberries. Sprinkle crushed vanilla wafers over the fruit layers.
- Repeat the Layers: Repeat the layering process until the dish is full, finishing with a final layer of pudding on top.
- Add the Strawberry Crunch Topping: Generously sprinkle the strawberry crunch topping over the final pudding layer. Garnish with extra slices of bananas and strawberries for a vibrant presentation.
- Chill and Serve: Refrigerate the dessert for at least 1 hour before serving to let the flavors meld. Serve chilled and enjoy the creamy, fruity, and crunchy delight!
Notes
- This dessert can be prepared ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
- Experiment with different fruit combinations to customize the pudding to your liking.
- For added texture, consider mixing in chopped nuts or toasted coconut to the pudding layers.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Mixing, Layering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Strawberry Crunch Banana Pudding, Easy Dessert, Fruit Pudding Recipe
