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Strawberry Banana Pudding Dream

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A nostalgic layered dessert combining creamy vanilla pudding, ripe bananas, fresh strawberries, and crunchy vanilla wafers, topped with whipped cream.

Ingredients

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  • 2 boxes vanilla wafers
  • 6 to 8 bananas, peeled and sliced
  • 1 container strawberries (about 1 lb), hulled and sliced
  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 1 (5 oz.) box French vanilla instant pudding mix
  • 1 (8 oz.) package cream cheese, softened
  • 1 (14 oz.) can sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 (12 oz.) container whipped topping

Instructions

  1. Soften the cream cheese at room temperature for 20–30 minutes or microwave in 5–7 second bursts until slightly softened.
  2. In a mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Add the sweetened condensed milk and mix until fully combined and silky.
  3. Add the French vanilla pudding mix and 2 cups milk to the cream cheese mixture. Whisk until the pudding dissolves and the filling is thick and even.
  4. Arrange a single layer of vanilla wafers across the bottom of a large serving dish or trifle bowl.
  5. Top the wafers with a layer of sliced bananas, followed by a layer of sliced strawberries.
  6. Pour half of the pudding mixture evenly over the fruit and wafers. Spread gently with a spatula to cover.
  7. Repeat: add another layer of vanilla wafers, bananas, and strawberries. Pour the remaining pudding mixture on top.
  8. Smooth the surface and spread the whipped topping over the final layer. Make decorative swirls if desired.
  9. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
  10. Serve chilled, garnished with strawberries and wafer wedges if desired.

Notes

For a lighter version, swap half the cream cheese for mascarpone or use low-fat cream cheese. To make gluten-free, substitute gluten-free sandwich cookies for the wafers.

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