Strawberry Banana Pudding Dream (Print-Friendly Recipe)

Layers of vanilla wafers, strawberries, bananas, and creamy pudding chilled for a smooth finish.

# Ingredients List:

01 - 2 boxes vanilla wafers (about 16 oz total)

02 - 6 to 8 medium bananas, sliced

03 - 1 container fresh strawberries (approx. 1 pint), hulled and sliced

04 - 2 cups whole milk

05 - 1 (5 oz) box French vanilla instant pudding mix

06 - 1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened

07 - 1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk

08 - 1 (12 oz) container whipped topping, thawed

01 - In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with the sweetened condensed milk until smooth and creamy.

02 - Add the French vanilla pudding mix and whole milk to the cream cheese blend; whisk thoroughly until fully combined and uniform.

03 - In a large serving dish, arrange an even layer of vanilla wafers, then a layer of sliced bananas and strawberries atop the wafers.

04 - Pour half of the pudding mixture evenly over the layered fruit and wafers.

05 - Create a second sequence of wafers, bananas, and strawberries, then cover with the remaining pudding mixture, spreading it out evenly.

06 - Smooth the whipped topping over the final pudding layer. Refrigerate the assembled dessert for at least 4 hours to allow it to set.

01 - For optimal texture and flavor, use ripe bananas and fresh strawberries. Prepare one day ahead to enhance taste.