🍓 Strawberry Banana Pudding Trifle Delight
⭐ A Heavenly No-Bake Dessert That Everyone Falls in Love With!
📝 Introduction
Strawberry Banana Pudding Trifle is a soul-satisfying, creamy dessert that layers fresh strawberries, sliced bananas, silky vanilla pudding, whipped cream, and vanilla wafers. It’s a no-bake, fuss-free crowd-pleaser that’s perfect for gatherings, birthdays, summer barbecues, or even a cozy night in.
This dessert fuses Southern American banana pudding traditions with a fruity, fresh twist — juicy strawberries! It’s vibrant, rich, and absolutely irresistible.
🍌🍓 Ingredients
For the Pudding Layer:
- 1 box (5.1 oz) instant vanilla pudding mix
- 2 cups cold milk
- 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 container (8 oz) whipped topping (Cool Whip), thawed
- 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
For the Layers:
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, chopped
- 2 ripe bananas, sliced
- 1 box vanilla wafers (Nilla Wafers or similar)
- Extra whipped cream for topping (optional)
🍽️ Instructions & Methods
- In a large mixing bowl, combine vanilla pudding mix and cold milk. Whisk until thickened (about 2 minutes).
- Add in the condensed milk, vanilla extract, and softened cream cheese. Beat until smooth.
- Fold in the whipped topping gently to create a fluffy pudding base.
- In a deep glass dish or trifle bowl, begin with a layer of vanilla wafers.
- Spoon half of the pudding mixture over the wafers.
- Add a layer of sliced bananas and strawberries.
- Repeat the layers: wafers, pudding, fruits.
- Finish with a layer of wafers on top.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours (overnight is best).
- Top with extra whipped cream and a few sliced strawberries before serving.
📖 A Brief History
Banana pudding is a classic Southern dessert dating back to the late 19th century. Originally popularized using custard and sponge cake, the introduction of vanilla wafers in the 1940s gave us the classic version we know today. The addition of strawberries adds a refreshing, fruity upgrade.
🌿 Benefits of This Dessert
- No-Bake & Easy to Prepare
- Kid-Friendly and Crowd-Pleasing
- Can Be Made Ahead of Time
- Packed with Vitamin C and Potassium
- Customizable with Other Fruits
🧠 Formation & Tips
- Storage: Keeps in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Make it lighter: Use low-fat pudding and light whipped topping.
- Make it fancy: Layer in individual dessert cups.
❤ Why Dessert Lovers Can’t Get Enough
From kids to adults, everyone falls in love with this dessert at first bite. Creamy, fruity, and nostalgic — it’s everything you want in a dessert!