Easy Strawberry Banana Pudding – Crazy Good Summer Dessert
A dreamy no-bake dessert layered with creamy vanilla pudding, ripe bananas, fresh strawberries, and soft vanilla wafers — perfect for warm-weather gatherings or easy weeknight treats
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours (chill time)
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
Ingredients
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1 box (5.1 oz) instant vanilla pudding mix
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2 cups cold milk
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1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
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1 tub (8 oz) whipped topping, thawed
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4–5 ripe bananas, sliced
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2 cups fresh strawberries, sliced
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1 box vanilla wafers
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1 tsp lemon juice (optional, for bananas)
Instructions
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In a bowl, whisk together pudding mix and milk. Let sit for 5 minutes to thicken.
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Add sweetened condensed milk to pudding; stir until combined.
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Gently fold in whipped topping until fluffy and smooth.
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Slice bananas and toss with lemon juice, if desired. Slice strawberries and pat dry.
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In a 9×13 dish, layer vanilla wafers, then a layer of pudding, followed by bananas and strawberries.
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Repeat layers, ending with pudding on top.
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Garnish with extra strawberries and crushed wafers.
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Cover and refrigerate for 4 hours or overnight before serving.
Notes
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For a dairy-free version, use plant-based pudding, milk, and whipped topping.
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Try graham crackers or shortbread as alternatives to vanilla wafers.
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Great in individual jars for parties or picnics.