Strawberry Crunch Banana Pudding layers creamy banana pudding with fresh sliced bananas and macerated strawberries, crowned by buttery Golden Oreo and freeze-dried strawberry crumble that stays crunchy even after chilling overnight. This no-bake trifle-style dessert serves 8-12 in a 9×13 dish or individual parfaits, blending Southern banana pudding nostalgia with strawberry shortcake vibes for holiday tables, potlucks, or summer BBQs. Chill 2+ hours yields perfect set, with crunch topping reviewers call “addictively pink and crisp” contrasting silky layers.
Why you’ll love this recipe starts with 15-minute assembly: instant pudding sets fast, macerated berries juice naturally sweet, Oreo-strawberry crunch mimics Cheesecake Factory strawberry crunch without specialty wafers. Viral TikTok sensation for parties, it holds 2 days fridge (save crunch separate for max crisp), scales to mini cups for gifting, and swaps endlessly—Nilla wafers classic, chessmen elevate fancy. Make-ahead superstar: layers deepen overnight, fruit stays firm when layered pudding barriers.
Showstopper appeal lies in pink crumble wow-factor—freeze-dried strawberries powder vibrant hue, butter binds without sogginess, turning “simple pudding” into Instagram-ready tower that vanishes fast. Budget at $12 feeds crowds, gluten-free Oreos work seamlessly, keto swaps abound online for low-carb fans.
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