Name: Strawberry Banana Dessert
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 5 min
Cuisine: Dessert
Ingredients: 1 box of instant vanilla dry pudding mix; 1 can of condensed milk; 16 ounces of heavy whipping cream; 16 oz strawberries sliced; 2-3 ripe bananas sliced and soaked in lemon juice (drain); 1 Entenmann’s butter loaf; 1 cup water

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This easy recipe for Strawberry Banana Dessert consists of fresh bananas and fresh strawberries mixed in a whipped cream pudding filling is the perfect addition to serve at your next gathering.

I must admit that this strawberry banana dessert is a new favorite of mine. You will be amazed at easy it is to make and it makes the perfect summer dessert. My sister was telling me about this dessert she was making for a picnic she was going to and telling me how delicious it was. It sounded amazing so she shared this recipe with me and of course, I had to share it with y’all.

When I was making this strawberry banana dessert, it sorta reminded me of a creamy strawberry banana salad and my grandmother’s recipe for the Yum-Yum dessert, the only difference is, that it doesn’t consist of crumbled graham crackers and cream cheese, and whip cream filling. This is the perfect recipe that consists of sweet bananas and juicy strawberries, to make for summer potlucks at your next barbeque.

What ingredients are needed to make Strawberry Banana Dessert?

1 box of instant vanilla dry pudding mix
1 can of condensed milk
16 ounces of heavy whipping cream
16 oz strawberries sliced
2-3 ripe bananas sliced and soaked in lemon juice (drain)
1 Entenmann’s butter loaf
1 cup water

What tools are needed?

Large bowl or Airtight Container
Electric Mixer or Stand Mixer
Rubber Spatula
Small Bowl
Batter or Large Bowl

How to make Strawberry Banana Dessert

Mix pudding, water, and condensed milk and refrigerate (do this step before slicing up fruit and whipping cream)
Beat whipping cream until thickened
Slice butter cake and line a large glass bowl with it including the bottom of the bowl
Slice strawberries and Bananas
Place bananas in a bowl and cover with lemon juice
Fold pudding into whip cream.
Fold strawberries and bananas into the pudding mixture (save some berries to decorate the top)
Pour the pudding mixture into the cake-lined bowl.
Decorate the top with a few strawberries.
Use a container with a lid or cover it with plastic wrap.
Chill in refrigerator

Here are some other variations you can do!

Use vanilla wafers instead of pound cake.
Create individual desserts by using mason jars.
Use your favorite fruit like Blueberries instead.
Use a mixture of fresh berries instead of bananas & strawberries.

What is the best way to serve strawberry banana dessert?

The dessert can be served immediately, but it is recommended to chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes before serving.

How long can strawberry banana dessert stay good for?

Any leftover dessert can last for up to 3 days. however going beyond this, the bananas can start to get mushy. Be mindful that you do not want your dessert to be at room temperature for long periods of time as it can cause the dessert to go bad.

How do you keep the pudding from getting watery?

If you are mixing the pudding vigorously, it can become watery. Once your ingredients are mixed well and store it in the refrigerator.

What can I substitute for the dairy product for instant pudding?

Yes, you can. The best substitutions for milk in instant vanilla pudding mix are coconut milk, almond milk, cashew milk, oat milk, and powdered milk. Soy milk is not recommended as the putting will be set right. But just be mindful that dairy-free milk can work as a cup-for-cup substitute in a baking recipe, but it will change the texture.