This Strawberry Cheesecake Banana Pudding is a luscious, creamy dessert that combines the best of banana pudding, fresh strawberries, and rich cheesecake flavor. With layers of cookies, pudding, and fruit, it’s the perfect ! 🛒
🛒 Ingredients:
For the Pudding Layer:
- 🍦 1 package (3.4 oz) instant vanilla pudding mix
- 🥛 2 cups cold milk
- 🧀 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 🍦 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk
- 🍌 2 bananas, sliced
- 🍓 1 cup fresh strawberries, sliced
For the Layers:
- 🍪 1 box vanilla wafers or shortbread cookies
- 🍰 1 cup crushed graham crackers
For the Whipped Topping:
- 🍦 1 container (8 oz) whipped topping (like Cool Whip, thawed)
For the Strawberry Swirl:
- 🍓 1/2 cup strawberry preserves (warmed slightly for drizzling)
🔥 Instructions:
1️⃣ Make the Pudding Mixture
- In a large bowl, whisk together the vanilla pudding mix and cold milk until thickened.
- In another bowl, beat the cream cheese and sweetened condensed milk until smooth.
- Gently fold the pudding into the cream cheese mixture until fully combined.
2️⃣ Assemble the Layers
- In small serving cups or a 9×13-inch dish, layer vanilla wafers or graham crackers at the bottom.
- Add a layer of banana slices and strawberries.
- Spread a layer of the pudding mixture over the fruit.
- Repeat the layers until the dish is full, ending with pudding on top.
3️⃣ Add the Topping
- Spread the whipped topping over the final pudding layer.
- Drizzle with strawberry preserves for a marbled effect.
- Garnish with more fresh strawberries, banana slices, and crushed cookies.
4️⃣ Chill & Serve
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight, to allow the flavors to meld together. Serve chilled for the best taste! 🍴
🍯 Why You’ll Love This Recipe:
- No-Bake & Easy: Perfect for summer or when you need a quick dessert!
- Creamy & Fruity: The perfect balance of strawberries, bananas, and cheesecake.
Indulge in this Strawberry Cheesecake Banana Pudding—it’s a rich, creamy, and fruity dessert that will have everyone asking for seconds! 🍓🍌✨