Description
A creamy layered dessert made with vanilla pudding, fresh strawberries, ripe bananas, and cookies, creating a dreamy combination of flavors and textures.
Ingredients
- 1 (3.4 oz) package instant vanilla pudding mix
- 2 cups cold milk
- 1 (8 oz) container whipped topping (Cool Whip), thawed
- 1 box vanilla wafers or butter cookies
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, sliced
- 2 bananas, sliced
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Fresh mint leaves for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the pudding mix, cold milk, and vanilla extract until smooth and thickened, about 2 minutes.
- Fold in half of the whipped topping until fully incorporated.
- In a trifle dish or glass bowl, layer vanilla wafers at the bottom.
- Add a layer of sliced bananas and strawberries.
- Spoon pudding mixture over the fruit and spread evenly.
- Repeat the layers until all ingredients are used, finishing with pudding on top.
- Spread the remaining whipped topping as the final layer.
- Top with additional strawberries, banana slices, and a few cookies for garnish.
- Chill for at least 2 hours before serving to allow flavors to meld.
Notes
- Best served within 24 hours to prevent bananas from browning.
- For extra flavor, drizzle with a little strawberry syrup before serving.
- You can substitute vanilla wafers with shortbread or graham crackers.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 0 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American