Description
Strawberry Crunch Banana Pudding is a delightful no-bake layered dessert combining creamy instant banana pudding with fresh bananas, juicy strawberries, and a crunchy topping of Golden Oreos and freeze-dried strawberries. This easy-to-make recipe is perfect for chilled summer treats and family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
Pudding Mixture
- 1 (3.4 oz) package instant banana pudding mix
- 2 cups cold milk
- 1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk
- 1 (8 oz) tub whipped topping (Cool Whip)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Fruits
- 1 cup sliced fresh strawberries
- 3 ripe bananas, sliced
Crunch Topping
- 1 box vanilla wafer cookies
- 1 cup Golden Oreos, crushed
- 1 tablespoon freeze-dried strawberries, crushed
Instructions
- Prepare Banana Pudding: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the instant banana pudding mix and cold milk for about 2 minutes until thickened. Then, stir in the sweetened condensed milk, vanilla extract, and half of the whipped topping, folding gently until fully combined to create a smooth pudding mixture.
- Make Strawberry Crunch Topping: In a separate bowl, combine the crushed Golden Oreos and crushed freeze-dried strawberries, mixing well to create the strawberry crunch topping that adds texture and flavor to the dessert.
- Assemble Layers: In a 9×13-inch dish or trifle bowl, start by layering vanilla wafer cookies on the bottom. Add a layer of sliced bananas, followed by sliced strawberries, then spread a layer of the pudding mixture on top. Repeat these layers until all ingredients are used, ensuring to finish with a final layer of pudding.
- Add Final Touches: Spread the remaining whipped topping evenly over the top layer of pudding. Sprinkle generously with the strawberry crunch topping made from Oreos and freeze-dried strawberries.
- Chill and Serve: Refrigerate the assembled dessert for at least 4 hours or overnight to allow the flavors to meld and the layers to set. Serve chilled for the best taste and texture.
Notes
- You can substitute fresh strawberries with thawed frozen strawberries if fresh are not available.
- For an extra burst of flavor, consider adding a layer of strawberry jam between the pudding and fruit layers.
- This dessert is best served chilled, so allow sufficient refrigeration time before serving.
