Description
Indulge in the delightful union of fresh strawberries, ripe bananas, and creamy vanilla goodness with this luscious Strawberry Banana Cream Dessert. A no-bake treat that’s perfect for any occasion, this dessert is sure to impress with its layers of fruity sweetness and velvety smoothness.
Ingredients
Scale
For the pudding:
- 1 package (3.4 oz) instant vanilla pudding mix
- 1 1/2 cups cold milk
For the cream:
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the layers:
- 1 cup sliced fresh strawberries
- 2 ripe bananas, sliced
- 1 pre-made graham cracker crust or 8 crushed graham crackers with 3 tablespoons melted butter (pressed into an 8×8-inch dish)
- Optional: extra sliced fruit and whipped cream for topping
Instructions
- Prepare the pudding: In a medium bowl, whisk together the vanilla pudding mix and cold milk until thickened, about 2 minutes.
- Make the cream: In a separate bowl, beat the heavy whipping cream with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until soft peaks form. Fold the whipped cream into the prepared pudding until smooth and fluffy.
- Layer the dessert: If using a homemade crust, press the graham cracker and butter mixture firmly into the bottom of an 8×8-inch dish. Layer half of the pudding mixture over the crust. Add a layer of banana slices, followed by a layer of strawberry slices. Repeat the layers with the remaining pudding, bananas, and strawberries.
- Chill and serve: Chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving. Top with extra whipped cream and fruit if desired.
Notes
- To prevent bananas from browning, lightly toss them in lemon juice before layering.
- For a lighter version, use whipped topping instead of fresh cream.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 17 g
- Sodium: 190 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg
