Strawberry Crunch Banana Pudding Recipe
This Strawberry Crunch Banana Pudding Recipe combines classic comfort with fresh flavors.
Equipment
- Large mixing bowl
- Electric mixer
- 9x13-inch baking dish
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Whisk
- Rubber spatula
- Food processor
- Serving spoons
Ingredients
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 box instant vanilla pudding mix
- 1 container 8 oz whipped topping
- 4 ripe bananas sliced
- 1 box vanilla wafers
- 1 cup freeze-dried strawberries
- 1/2 cup vanilla wafer crumbs
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
Instructions
- Mix milk and pudding according to package directions.
- Fold whipped topping into prepared pudding gently.
- Process freeze-dried strawberries until they become fine powder.
- Combine strawberry powder with wafer crumbs and sugar.
- Add melted butter to strawberry mixture thoroughly.
- Layer half the wafers in baking dish.
- Add half the sliced bananas over wafers.
- Spread half the pudding mixture over bananas.
- Repeat layers once more completely.
- Top with strawberry crunch mixture evenly.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving.
Notes
- Use very ripe bananas for the best sweet flavor
- Chill all ingredients beforehand for easier mixing process
- Make strawberry crunch just before serving for maximum crunch
- Cover tightly to prevent pudding from forming skin
- Add lemon juice to bananas to prevent browning