Strawberry Banana Pudding
Ingredients:
2 boxes Vanilla Wafers
6 to 8 bananas, sliced
1 container strawberries, chopped
2 cups milk
1 (5 oz.) box French Vanilla pudding mix
1 (8 oz.) package cream cheese, softened
1 (14 oz.) can sweetened condensed milk
1 (12 oz.) container frozen whipped topping, thawed (or equal amount sweetened whipped cream)
Directions:
Prepare the Base:
Line the bottom of a 13×9-inch dish with one box of Vanilla Wafers.
Layer the sliced bananas on top of the cookies.
Make the Pudding Mixture:
In a bowl, combine the milk and French Vanilla pudding mix. Blend well using a handheld electric mixer until smooth and thickened.
Prepare the Cream Cheese Mixture:
In another bowl, combine the softened cream cheese and sweetened condensed milk. Mix until smooth and creamy.
Gently fold the thawed whipped topping into the cream cheese mixture.
Combine Mixtures:
Add the cream cheese mixture to the prepared pudding mixture. Stir until well blended and smooth.
Assemble the Pudding:
Pour the pudding mixture over the layer of cookies and bananas in the dish.
Evenly sprinkle the chopped strawberries on top.
Cover with the remaining box of Vanilla Wafers to form the top layer.
Chill and Serve:
Refrigerate the pudding for at least 2–3 hours or until set and ready to serve.