Strawberry Banana Pudding (Print version)

Creamy no-bake Strawberry Banana Pudding layered with vanilla wafers, ripe bananas, fresh strawberries, and whipped pudding cream.

# Ingredients:

For the strawberries

01 - 1 lb (450 g) fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
02 - 2 tablespoons granulated sugar

For the pudding filling

03 - 8 oz (225 g) cream cheese, softened
04 - 1 can (14 oz / 396 g) sweetened condensed milk
05 - 2 cups (480 ml) cold whole milk
06 - 2 packages (3.4 oz / 96 g each) instant vanilla pudding mix
07 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
08 - 2 cups (480 ml) cold heavy whipping cream
09 - 1/4 cup (30 g) powdered sugar

For the layers

10 - 1 box (11 oz / 312 g) vanilla wafers, plus more for topping if desired
11 - 4 medium ripe bananas, sliced
12 - 1 teaspoon lemon juice
13 - Extra sliced strawberries for topping, optional

# Instructions:

01 - Toss the sliced strawberries with granulated sugar in a bowl. Let stand for 20 minutes, then drain and reserve the syrup for serving if desired.
02 - In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Add the sweetened condensed milk and beat again until creamy with no lumps.
03 - In a separate bowl, whisk the cold milk, instant vanilla pudding mix, and vanilla extract for about 2 minutes until thickened.
04 - Beat the cold heavy cream with powdered sugar until firm peaks form. Do not overbeat or the cream will turn grainy.
05 - Fold the pudding mixture into the cream cheese mixture, then fold in the whipped cream until smooth and fluffy.
06 - Slice the bananas and toss them lightly with lemon juice. Use only enough lemon juice to coat the slices thinly.
07 - In a 9x13-inch dish, arrange a layer of vanilla wafers, half the bananas, half the strawberries, and half the pudding filling. Repeat the layers, then top with extra wafers and strawberries if desired.
08 - Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or up to 24 hours. Serve cold with a drizzle of reserved strawberry syrup if you like.

# Good to know:

01 - Chill time is at least 4 hours and is not included in the prep or cook time.
02 - Best made the same day or one day before serving.
03 - Drain the strawberries before layering to keep the filling thick.

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