Strawberry Cheesecake Banana Pudding

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🍓 Strawberry Cheesecake Banana Pudding Recipe

✅ Servings:

12–14 servings (9×13 dish)

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📝 Ingredients:

For the Cream Cheese Layer:

• 1 (8 oz) block cream cheese, softened

• 1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk

• 1 (5.1 oz) box instant cheesecake pudding mix

• 2 cups cold milk (whole milk or 2%)

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• 1 (8 oz) tub whipped topping (Cool Whip), thawed

For the Layers:

• 1 box vanilla wafers (or Golden Oreos)

• 3–4 ripe bananas, sliced

• 1 lb (about 2 cups) fresh strawberries, sliced

• Extra whipped topping or fresh whipped cream (for topping)

• Optional garnish: crushed cookies, fresh fruit, strawberry syrup

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🍴 Directions:

1. Make the Cheesecake Pudding Filling:

In a large mixing bowl:

• Beat softened cream cheese with an electric mixer until smooth.

• Add sweetened condensed milk and beat until well combined.

• Add the cheesecake pudding mix and cold milk. Beat until the mixture thickens (about 2–3 minutes).

• Mix in vanilla extract.

• Fold in the whipped topping until smooth and fluffy. Set aside.

2. Prepare Your Ingredients:

• Slice bananas and strawberries just before layering to keep them fresh.

• Have cookies ready.

3. Assemble the Pudding Layers:

In a 9×13-inch dish or trifle bowl:

1. Layer 1: Add a single layer of vanilla wafers (or Golden Oreos) on the bottom.

2. Layer 2: Add a layer of banana slices.

3. Layer 3: Add a layer of sliced strawberries.

4. Layer 4: Spread half of the cheesecake pudding mixture over the fruit.

5. Repeat: Add another layer of cookies, bananas, strawberries, and then the rest of the pudding mixture.

6. Top Layer: Spread extra whipped topping over the top.

4. Chill:

• Cover with plastic wrap.

• Refrigerate for at least 4 hours (overnight is best for soft cookies and blended flavor).

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🍓 Optional Garnishes:

• Crushed vanilla wafers or Oreos

• Extra banana and strawberry slices

• Strawberry drizzle or syrup

• White chocolate shavings

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📌 Tips:

• Use firm but ripe bananas to avoid browning.

• Add a squeeze of lemon juice to banana slices to slow browning if prepping ahead.

• For a stronger strawberry flavor, you can mix some crushed strawberries into the pudding layer.

• You can also layer in fresh strawberry preserves or a swirl of strawberry sauce between layers.