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Strawberry Crunch Banana Pudding

Strawberry Crunch Banana Pudding - Quick No-Bake Bliss

A refreshing no-bake dessert featuring creamy banana pudding and crunchy strawberry cereal, perfect for summer gatherings.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Chilling Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Desserts
Calories: 200

Ingredients
  

For the Pudding Base
  • 1 package Instant Vanilla Pudding Mix Ensure it's instant for proper thickening without cooking.
  • 2 cups Cold Milk Use whole or 2% milk for a creamier texture.
  • 1 cup Whipped Topping Can substitute with homemade whipped cream for a fresher taste.
For the Fruit Layer
  • 3 medium Ripe Bananas Choose bananas with some brown spots for optimum sweetness.
  • 1 cup Fresh Strawberries Fresh strawberries are preferable for texture; avoid frozen.
For the Crunch Topping
  • 1 cup Crushed Strawberry Cereal This adds delightful crunch; consider using crushed graham crackers for a different twist!
For Sweetness
  • 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar Adjust based on personal taste; ripe bananas might reduce the need for added sugar.

Equipment

  • Large mixing bowl
  • whisk
  • Rubber Spatula
  • Clear glass dish

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the instant vanilla pudding mix with 2 cups of cold milk. Whisk vigorously for 2-3 minutes until thickened.
  2. Gently fold in 1 cup of whipped topping into the pudding mixture.
  3. Spoon half of the pudding mixture into a clear glass dish. Layer half of the sliced bananas followed by half of the chopped strawberries.
  4. Sprinkle half of the crushed strawberry cereal over the fruit layer.
  5. Repeat the layering process with the remaining pudding mixture, bananas, strawberries, and crushed cereal.
  6. Cover with plastic wrap and chill for at least 4 hours or overnight.
  7. Serve the Strawberry Crunch Banana Pudding in bowls or clear cups.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 2gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, chill thoroughly before serving to allow flavors to meld. Experiment with different cereals for crunch.

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