Strawberry Cheesecake Banana Pudding (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

01 - 1 lb strawberries, sliced.
02 - 3-4 bananas, sliced.
03 - 1 box vanilla wafer cookies, crushed (or graham cracker crumbs).
04 - 1 cup strawberry puree.
05 - 1 cup whipped topping.
06 - 1 box instant vanilla pudding mix.
07 - 2 cups cold milk.
08 - 1 can sweetened condensed milk.
09 - 8 oz cream cheese, softened.
10 - 1 cup heavy whipping cream.
11 - 1 tsp vanilla extract.

# Instructions:

01 - Whisk the instant pudding mix and cold milk in a big bowl until it thickens.
02 - Beat in the softened cream cheese and sweetened condensed milk. Blend until it turns smooth.
03 - Whip the heavy cream with vanilla extract in another bowl until it makes soft peaks. Gently combine it with the pudding.
04 - Stir the strawberry puree and whipped topping together until it's fully mixed.
05 - Spoon the pudding into a pan or into single serving dishes as the first layer.
06 - Create another layer using crushed vanilla wafers, banana slices, and strawberries.
07 - Spread over a layer of the strawberry cream. Keep repeating layers until ingredients are used up.
08 - Add some extra sliced fruit and crushed cookies as decoration on top before chilling it.
09 - Pop it into the fridge for at least two hours to let it set. Serve cold!

# Notes:

01 - Layered with fresh fruit and creamy pudding, this dessert adds a cheesecake-like flavor twist to the classic.
02 - A great choice for parties, it can chill ahead of time and is perfect on a warm day.