INGREDIENTS
- 1 (3.4 oz) box instant banana pudding mix
- 2 cups cold milk
- 1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened
- 1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk
- 1 (8 oz) tub whipped topping (like Cool Whip), thawed
- 1 box vanilla wafers (or Golden Oreos for a twist)
- 3–4 ripe bananas, sliced
- 1½ cups fresh strawberries, sliced
- Optional: crushed graham crackers or extra vanilla wafers for topping
INSTRUCTIONS
- Make the Pudding:
In a large bowl, whisk the banana pudding mix with cold milk. Let it sit for 5 minutes to thicken. - Prepare Cheesecake Layer:
In another bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Add in the sweetened condensed milk and mix until fully combined and creamy. - Combine Layers:
Gently fold the pudding mixture into the cream cheese mixture. Then fold in half of the whipped topping until well blended. - Layer the Dessert:
In a trifle dish or 9×13-inch pan, begin layering:- A layer of vanilla wafers
- A layer of sliced bananas and strawberries
- A layer of the cheesecake pudding mixture
- Repeat layers until ingredients are used up
- Top It Off:
Spread the remaining whipped topping over the final layer. Garnish with extra strawberries, banana slices, and crushed cookies or graham crackers. - Chill:
Refrigerate for at least 4 hours (or overnight) to allow the flavors to meld and dessert to set.
TIP: Add a drizzle of strawberry syrup or strawberry jam between layers for extra flavor!
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