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Southern Strawberry Banana Pudding

Southern Strawberry Banana Pudding

A creamy Southern dessert with layered vanilla wafers, fresh strawberries, ripe bananas, and smooth custard, perfect for gatherings or a sweet treat.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Dessert, no bake
Cuisine American
Servings 8 people
Calories 320 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 mixing bowl
  • 1 whisk
  • 1 electric mixer for whipping cream
  • 1 serving dish

Ingredients
  

  • 1 box 3.4 oz instant vanilla pudding mix
  • 2 cups cold milk
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 box about 11 oz vanilla wafers
  • 2 cups fresh strawberries sliced
  • 2 ripe bananas sliced

Instructions
 

  • Whisk pudding mix, cold milk, and vanilla extract until thickened, then chill for 5 to 10 minutes.
  • Beat heavy cream with powdered sugar using an electric mixer until stiff peaks form.
  • Gently fold whipped cream into the chilled pudding mixture until combined.
  • In a serving dish, layer vanilla wafers, sliced bananas, sliced strawberries, and pudding mixture.
  • Repeat layering until the dish is full, finishing with a pudding layer on top.
  • Refrigerate for at least 2 hours to allow flavors to meld.
  • Garnish with extra strawberries or a vanilla wafer before serving.

Notes

  • Use ripe bananas for natural sweetness.
  • Macerate strawberries with sugar for extra juiciness.
  • Let it sit overnight for best flavor.
  • Can be served in individual cups for convenience.