Strawberry Crunch Banana Pudding Recipe – A Sweet and Fruity Twist on a Classic Dessert

Instructions to Make Strawberry Crunch Banana Pudding

Step 1: Prepare the Banana Pudding Layer

  1. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the instant banana pudding mix and cold milk until thickened, about 2-3 minutes.
  2. Fold in half of the whipped topping until well combined and creamy. Set aside in the refrigerator to firm up while you prepare the other layers.

Step 2: Make the Strawberry Crunch Topping

  1. Place the golden Oreos in a plastic bag and crush them into crumbs with a rolling pin or pulse them in a food processor until fine.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine the crushed Oreos with the strawberry-flavored gelatin powder.
  3. Pour the melted butter over the Oreo-gelatin mixture and stir well until the crumbs are fully coated and resemble a coarse, crumbly texture. Set aside.

Step 3: Assemble the Layers

  1. Layer the Vanilla Wafers: In a 9×13-inch glass dish or trifle bowl, start by arranging a layer of vanilla wafers on the bottom.
  2. Add Banana Slices: Place a layer of banana slices over the vanilla wafers, covering them evenly.
  3. Spread the Banana Pudding: Pour half of the banana pudding mixture over the banana slices, spreading it out evenly with a spatula.
  4. Add the Fresh Strawberries: Layer half of the diced strawberries over the pudding mixture.
  5. Repeat the Layers: Add another layer of vanilla wafers, bananas, and the remaining banana pudding, followed by the rest of the fresh strawberries.

Step 4: Top with Strawberry Crunch

  1. Spread the remaining whipped topping evenly over the last layer of strawberries.
  2. Sprinkle the strawberry crunch topping generously over the top layer of whipped topping, ensuring an even coating for a beautiful, crunchy finish.

Step 5: Chill and Serve

  1. Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours (or up to overnight) to allow the flavors to meld together and the pudding to set.
  2. Serve chilled, scooping out generous portions for each serving to reveal the beautiful layers.

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