Strawberry Cheesecake Banana Pudding

Ingredients:

Pudding Base:

1 box instant vanilla pudding mix

2 cups cold milk

1 can sweetened condensed milk

8 oz cream cheese, softened

1 cup heavy whipping cream

1 tsp vanilla extract

Layers:

1 lb strawberries, sliced

3-4 bananas, sliced

1 box vanilla wafer cookies, crushed (or graham cracker crumbs)

Strawberry Cream Layer:

1 cup strawberry puree

1 cup whipped topping

Directions:

Prepare the Pudding Base:

In a large bowl, whisk together the vanilla pudding mix and cold milk until it thickens.

Add in the sweetened condensed milk and softened cream cheese, and beat until smooth.

In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream with vanilla extract until soft peaks form, then fold into the pudding mixture.

Make the Strawberry Cream Layer:

Mix the strawberry puree with whipped topping until well combined.

Assemble the Layers:

In a large pan or individual serving containers, layer the pudding mixture, followed by a layer of crushed vanilla wafers, banana slices, and strawberry slices.

Add a layer of the strawberry cream, then repeat layers as desired.

Top and Serve:

Garnish with extra strawberries, bananas, and crushed vanilla wafers on top.

Refrigerate for at least 2 hours to set, then serve chilled. Enjoy! #yummycakes #recipes #thanksgivingrecipes