Festive, creamy, and full of holiday color, this Strawberry Banana Pudding is perfect for Christmas tables, parties, and family gatherings. It’s no-bake, easy, and always a crowd favorite!
🛒 Ingredients
1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk
1½ cups cold milk
1 (3.4 oz) box instant vanilla pudding mix
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 cups heavy whipping cream (cold)
3 ripe bananas, sliced
2 cups fresh strawberries, sliced
1 box vanilla wafers
Crushed wafers or whipped cream (for topping)
👩🍳 Instructions
Prepare the pudding base Whisk condensed milk and cold milk until smooth. Add pudding mix and vanilla, whisk for 2 minutes. Chill 5 minutes.
Whip the cream In a separate bowl, whip heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
Combine Gently fold whipped cream into the pudding mixture until fluffy.
Layer the dessert In a trifle dish or baking dish, layer:
Vanilla wafers
Banana slices
Strawberry slices
Pudding mixture Repeat layers, finishing with pudding on top.
Chill Refrigerate at least 4 hours or overnight for best flavor.
🎅 Christmas Touch Ideas
Top with red & green sprinkles 🎄
Add white chocolate shavings
Serve in individual holiday cups
⭐ Tips for Best Results
Use ripe bananas for sweetness 🍌
Toss fruit lightly in lemon juice to prevent browning
Make it a day ahead for perfect texture
📌 SAVE THIS RECIPE — it disappears fast every time! Want a cream cheese version, no-condensed-milk option, or individual holiday cups recipe next? 🎁✨
