Description
Indulge in a delightful combination of flavors with this Strawberry Cheesecake Banana Pudding. Layers of creamy banana pudding, sweetened cream cheese, fresh fruits, and crunchy graham crackers create a delicious dessert perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Banana Pudding:
- 1 box (96g / 3.4 oz) instant banana pudding mix
- 2 cups cold milk
For the Cream Cheese Mixture:
- 1 package (250g / 8 oz) cream cheese (softened)
- 1 can (397g / 14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
- 1½ cups whipped topping or whipped cream
Additional Ingredients:
- 2–3 ripe bananas (sliced)
- 1 cup fresh strawberries (sliced)
- 1 cup crushed graham crackers or vanilla wafer cookies
- Additional whipped cream and fruit for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Banana Pudding: Whisk together the banana pudding mix and cold milk until smooth and thickened.
- Make the Cream Cheese Mixture: Beat softened cream cheese until smooth, then mix in sweetened condensed milk until creamy. Fold in whipped topping.
- Combine Mixtures: Stir the prepared pudding into the cream cheese mixture until well combined.
- Layer the Dessert: In a dish, layer crushed graham crackers, pudding mixture, bananas, and strawberries. Repeat layers and refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
- Serve: Top with additional whipped cream, strawberries, and crushed cookies before serving.
Notes
- Try vanilla or cheesecake pudding for flavor variations.
- Prevent banana browning by tossing with lemon juice before layering.
- Best consumed within 2 days for optimal freshness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 270mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
