Christmas Strawberry Banana Pudding CupsCreamy, fruity, no-bake, and perfect for holidays or parties

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Christmas Strawberry Banana Pudding (Big Recipe)

Why You’ll Love This

This dessert is a festive twist on classic banana pudding. It layers soft pound cake, vanilla and strawberry pudding, fresh fruit, and fluffy whipped topping for a creamy, colorful treat that looks fancy but is super easy to make. Perfect for Christmas, potlucks, birthdays, or anytime you want a show-stopping dessert.

Ingredients (Serves 8–10)

Base & Pudding

  • 3 cups pound cake, cubed (store-bought or homemade)
  • 2 cups cold milk
  • 1 (3.4 oz) box instant vanilla pudding
  • 1 (3.4 oz) box instant strawberry pudding
  • 2 cups whipped topping (Cool Whip or homemade whipped cream)

Fruit Layers

  • 1 cup fresh strawberries, sliced
  • 1 cup bananas, sliced (about 2 medium bananas)

Topping

  • ½–1 cup crumbled pound cake (for garnish)
  • Extra strawberry slices & banana slices (optional, for decoration)

Step-by-Step Instructions

Prepare the Puddings

  • In a large bowl, whisk cold milk + vanilla pudding mix until thick.
  • In another bowl, whisk cold milk + strawberry pudding mix until thick.
  • Let both sit for 2–3 minutes to fully set.

Fold in Whipped Topping

  • Gently fold 1 cup whipped topping into the vanilla pudding.
  • Fold the remaining 1 cup whipped topping into the strawberry pudding.

This makes both puddings light, fluffy, and creamy.

Assemble the Layers

You can use individual foil cups, glass jars, or one large dish.

Layer order (repeat until full):

  1. Pound cake cubes
  2. Vanilla pudding
  3. Banana slices
  4. Strawberry pudding
  5. Strawberry slices

Repeat the layers once more if your cups are deep.

Finish & Decorate

  • Top with crumbled pound cake
  • Add extra banana slices & strawberries
  • For a holiday touch, sprinkle with:
  • Crushed vanilla wafers
  • White chocolate shavings
  • Red & green sprinkles

Chill Time

  • Refrigerate for at least 2 hours (best if chilled overnight)
  • This allows the flavors to blend and the cake to soften perfectly

Pro Tips

  • Brush banana slices lightly with lemon juice to prevent browning
  • Want it richer? Add 4 oz cream cheese to the vanilla pudding
  • Prefer less sweetness? Use unsweetened whipped cream
  • Swap pound cake for *vanilla wafers or ladyfingers

Make-Ahead & Storage

  • Make up to 24 hours in advance
  • Store covered in the fridge for up to 3 days
  • Best eaten chilled

Final Thoughts

This Christmas Strawberry Banana Pudding is creamy, fruity, nostalgic, and guaranteed to impress. It’s one of those desserts where people ask for the recipe after the first bite

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