Ingredients
– 2 cups fresh strawberries, sliced
– 2 ripe bananas, sliced
– 1 package (3.4 oz) vanilla instant pudding mix
– 2 cups milk
– 1 cup heavy cream
– 1/4 cup powdered sugar
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
– 1 package of vanilla wafers or graham cracker crumbs (optional)
Equipment Needed
– Mixing bowls
– Whisk
– Measuring cups and spoons
– Electric mixer (for whipping cream)
– 9×13-inch dish or individual serving cups
– Spatula
Step-by-Step Instructions
First things first, in my kitchen, I always start by preparing the pudding mix. In a mixing bowl, combine the vanilla instant pudding mix and the milk, whisking it together until it’s smooth. Let it sit for about 5 minutes, allowing it to thicken just a bit. Meanwhile, I like to grab my heavy cream to whip up some fresh whipped cream. In another bowl, I mix the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract, beating it until soft peaks form, which usually takes just a couple of minutes. This step is crucial because, trust me, freshly whipped cream makes a world of difference! (See the next page below to continue steps…)