Easy Strawberry Banana Pudding
The sweet combination of bananas and strawberries take center stage in our strawberry banana pudding recipe. Create this tasty treat with our easy recipe!
This strawberry banana pudding recipe is a quick, no-bake dessert made with ripe strawberries, sliced bananas, creamy vanilla instant pudding, Nilla Wafers, and whipped topping.
You just layer it, chill it, and it’s ready for potlucks, holidays, or an easy make-ahead dessert.
For more desserts with strawberries or bananas, you might also want my mini mason jar banana pudding, strawberry ice cream, and strawberry cobbler.
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Tips for the Best Pudding
- Chill for at least 2 hours so it sets up properly.
- Use firm-ripe bananas so they hold their shape.
- Pat the strawberries dry after washing so the layers don’t get watery.
How to Make Strawberry Banana Pudding
- First, grab a large mixing bowl. Empty 2-packets of instant vanilla pudding into the bowl. After that, pour in 4-cups of cold milk. Use your hand mixer to combine the ingredients into a smooth vanilla pudding.
- Next, fold in the whipped topping using a rubber spatula or spoon. You can use a tub of it or make your own whipped cream. It’s up to you.
- Slice up the bananas and stir them into the pudding mixture. Go ahead and wash and dry the strawberries. Also, remove the stems and slice them up because you’ll need the berries for one of the final steps.
- Then, once the banana slices have been stirred into the mixture, set it aside. Grab a large baking dish. Line the bottom of the dish with wafer cookies and pour the pudding right on top of the wafers.
- If you want, line the inside rim of the dish with any leftover cookies. Place the sliced the strawberries on top. Last, put the dish into your fridge to chill for about 2-hours before serving. The pudding will hold in your fridge for up to 4-days.
Can I make strawberry banana pudding the night before?
Yes, it can be made ahead. Cover it tightly and refrigerate overnight. For the best texture, keep a few wafers aside and add them right before serving if you want some crunch.
How do I keep the bananas from turning brown?
Use bananas that are just ripe (not soft in spots), and slice them right before mixing them in. Keeping the pudding covered and chilled also helps slow browning.
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Ingredients
- 6.8 ounces instant vanilla pudding, (2 separate 3.4 ounce packages)
- 4 cups milk, cold
- 8 ounces whipped topping
- 1.5 cups bananas, about 2 medium, sliced
- 2.5 cups Nilla wafers
- 2 cups strawberries, hulled and sliced
Instructions
- In a large bowl, use a hand mixer on low speed to combine the vanilla pudding and milk. Mix for about 2 minutes until the pudding is smooth and begins to thicken.6.8 ounces instant vanilla pudding4 cups milk
- Use a spatula to fold in whipped topping, then add the banana slices. Set aside.8 ounces whipped topping1.5 cups bananas
- Line the bottom of a 2 ½ quart dish with Nilla Wafer cookies. Carefully scoop the pudding over the cookies. Add additional cookies around the sides of the pudding with the bottom flat side of the cookies touching the side of the casserole dish.2.5 cups Nilla wafers
- Layer the sliced strawberries over the top of the pudding. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving. Pudding is good when kept in the refrigerator for about 4 days.2 cups strawberries
Notes
- The calories listed are an approximation based on the ingredients in the recipe card and a serving size of 1/2 cup of strawberry banana pudding. Actual calories will vary.