The Strawberry Banana Pudding Dream is a delightful no-bake dessert that combines the classic flavors of banana pudding with the freshness of strawberries. This layered treat is perfect for gatherings, potlucks, or a sweet family indulgence. With its creamy texture and vibrant fruit layers, it's sure to become a favorite.

Full Recipe:

Ingredients

• 2 boxes (3.4 oz each) instant French vanilla pudding mix

• 2 cups cold milk (whole, oat, or almond milk)

• 1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened

• 1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk

• 1 (12 oz) tub whipped topping

• 2 boxes vanilla wafer cookies

• 6 ripe bananas, sliced

• 1 lb fresh strawberries, sliced

Directions

1. Prepare the Creamy Base: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and sweetened condensed milk until smooth and creamy.

2. Mix the Pudding: Add the instant French vanilla pudding mix and cold milk to the cream cheese mixture. Whisk until well combined and thickened.

3. Fold in Whipped Topping: Gently fold the whipped topping into the pudding mixture until fully incorporated.

4. Assemble the Layers: In a large serving dish, arrange a layer of vanilla wafer cookies at the bottom. Top with a layer of sliced bananas and then a layer of sliced strawberries. Spread half of the pudding mixture over the fruit layers.

5. Repeat the Layers: Add another layer of vanilla wafer cookies, followed by sliced bananas and strawberries. Top with the remaining pudding mixture.

6. Finish with Whipped Topping: Spread the remaining whipped topping over the top layer.

7. Chill: Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight, to allow the flavors to meld and the dessert to set.

Nutritional Information (per serving)

• Calories: Approximately 280 kcal

• Carbohydrates: 38 g

• Protein: 4 g

• Fat: 12 g

• Saturated Fat: 8 g

• Cholesterol: 30 mg

• Sodium: 160 mg

• Potassium: 200 mg

• Fiber: 1 g

• Sugar: 18 g

• Vitamin A: 500 IU

• Vitamin C: 25 mg

• Calcium: 150 mg

• Iron: 0.5 mg