Description

This Strawberry Crunch Banana Pudding is a delicious no-bake layered dessert featuring creamy banana pudding, fresh strawberries and bananas, crunchy vanilla wafers, and a unique strawberry crunch topping made from crushed Golden Oreos and freeze-dried strawberries. Easy to prepare and perfect for summer gatherings, it combines smooth textures with fruity flavors and a satisfying crunch.

Ingredients

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Pudding Mixture

1 (3.4 oz) box instant banana pudding mix
2 cups cold milk
1 (8 oz) tub whipped topping (thawed)
1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk
4 ounces cream cheese (softened)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Fruit and Layers

1½ cups sliced fresh strawberries
3–4 ripe bananas (sliced)
1 box vanilla wafers

Strawberry Crunch Topping

1 cup crushed Golden Oreos
1/4 cup freeze-dried strawberries (crushed)
2 tablespoons melted butter

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Instructions

Prepare the pudding mix: In a large bowl, whisk the instant banana pudding mix with 2 cups of cold milk until it thickens, about 2 minutes.
Make the cream cheese mixture: In a separate bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Add the sweetened condensed milk and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
Combine with whipped topping: Gently fold the whipped topping into the cream cheese mixture until fully incorporated, creating a creamy pudding filling.
Create the strawberry crunch topping: In a food processor or sealed bag, crush the Golden Oreos and freeze-dried strawberries together. Mix the crushed mixture with melted butter until it forms a crumbly topping.
Layer the dessert: In a 9×13-inch dish or trifle bowl, layer vanilla wafers on the bottom, then add sliced bananas and strawberries. Spread a layer of the pudding mixture over the fruit. Repeat the layers until all ingredients are used, finishing with a thick layer of pudding on top.
Add final topping and chill: Evenly sprinkle the strawberry crunch topping over the final pudding layer. Cover and chill the dessert in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours before serving to allow flavors to meld and pudding to set.

Notes

Soak sliced bananas in lemon juice before layering to prevent browning and keep fruit fresh-looking.
For enhanced strawberry flavor, add a layer of strawberry jam or use strawberry-flavored pudding mix instead of banana pudding.
This recipe is best served chilled and can be stored refrigerated for up to 2 days.