Here’s a delicious, creamy dessert recipe for Strawberry Crunch Banana Pudding—a fun twist on classic banana pudding with a crunchy strawberry topping.
🍓🍌 Strawberry Crunch Banana Pudding
🧁 What it is
A layered dessert made with:
- creamy vanilla pudding
- sliced bananas
- vanilla wafers
- whipped cream
- strawberry cookie crunch topping
Think: banana pudding + strawberry shortcake crunch ice cream bar vibes.
🛒 Ingredients
Pudding base
- 1 box instant vanilla pudding mix
- 2 cups cold milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (optional)
- 1 tub whipped topping (like Cool Whip)
Layers
- 3–4 ripe bananas (sliced)
- 1 box vanilla wafers (like Nilla Wafers)
Strawberry crunch topping
- 1 cup crushed golden cookies (or vanilla cookies)
- 1 cup crushed strawberry cookies (like strawberry sandwich cookies or strawberry shortcake ice cream bars coating style)
- 3–4 tbsp melted butter
🍳 How to Make It
1. Make pudding
Mix instant vanilla pudding with cold milk.
Whisk until thick (about 2–3 minutes).
Fold in whipped topping for extra creaminess.
2. Prep strawberry crunch
Crush cookies into crumbs (mix golden + strawberry cookies).
Add melted butter and mix until crumbly but slightly clumpy.
3. Layer the dessert
In a dish or trifle bowl:
- Layer vanilla wafers
- Add banana slices
- Add pudding mixture
- Repeat layers
Finish with whipped topping on top.
4. Add crunch topping
Sprinkle strawberry crunch mixture generously over the top.
5. Chill
Refrigerate for at least 2–4 hours (overnight is best).
🍨 Tips & Variations
- Add cream cheese to pudding for a thicker cheesecake-style layer
- Use banana pudding instead of vanilla for stronger banana flavor
- Make it in cups for individual servings
- Add strawberry syrup drizzle for extra sweetness
- Swap bananas for strawberries for a mixed berry version