Ingredients
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- 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 2 medium ripe bananas, sliced
- 3 cups cold milk
- 1 packet instant vanilla pudding mix (about 100g)
- 1 cup heavy cream, whipped
- 200g vanilla wafers or digestive biscuits
- 2 tablespoons sugar (optional, for sweetening strawberries)
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the strawberries: Wash, hull, and slice the strawberries. If desired, sprinkle with sugar and let sit for 10 minutes.
- Prepare the bananas: Peel and slice the bananas. Optionally coat with a small amount of lemon juice to prevent browning.
- Make the pudding base: In a mixing bowl, whisk cold milk with the pudding mix for about 2 minutes until smooth. Chill for 5 minutes.
- Whip the cream: In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form. Stir in vanilla extract. Fold the whipped cream into the pudding for a light texture.
- Prepare the cookie layer: Arrange a single layer of cookies at the bottom of your serving dish, breaking them as needed to fit.
- Layer the dessert: Spread pudding mixture over the cookies, then add a layer of banana slices followed by strawberries. Repeat layers until all ingredients are used, finishing with pudding on top.
- Decorate: Arrange extra strawberry and banana slices on the surface. Sprinkle crushed cookies if desired.
- Chill: Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 3 hours before serving.
Notes
For extra flavor, drizzle a small amount of honey over each fruit layer.
You can substitute strawberries with raspberries, blueberries, or sliced peaches.
For a dairy-free option, use plant-based milk, coconut cream, and dairy-free cookies.
- Prep Time: 20