Description
A refreshing and creamy Strawberry Banana Cream Dessert featuring layers of vanilla wafers, ripe bananas, luscious cream cheese filling, and sweet strawberry pie filling, topped with fresh strawberries and crunchy graham cracker crumbs. Perfect chilled for a delightful treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Fruit Layers
- 1 cup strawberry pie filling
- 1 cup strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 3 ripe bananas, sliced
Base Layers
- 1 box of vanilla wafers (or graham crackers)
- 1/2 cup crumbled graham crackers or cookie crumbs
Cream Filling
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the cream filling: In a medium bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth and creamy.
- Whip the cream: In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream together with vanilla extract until stiff peaks form, ensuring a light and airy texture.
- Combine mixtures: Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until fully combined, creating a smooth and fluffy filling.
- Assemble the dessert layers: In a 9×13 inch dish, start by layering half of the vanilla wafers evenly on the bottom. Then arrange half of the sliced bananas over the wafers, followed by spreading half of the cream filling over the bananas. Spoon half of the strawberry pie filling on top of the cream layer.
- Repeat layering: Repeat the layering process with the remaining vanilla wafers, banana slices, cream filling, and strawberry pie filling to build a second full layer.
- Add the final toppings: Top the assembled dessert with the fresh sliced strawberries and sprinkle the crumbled graham crackers or cookie crumbs evenly for added crunch and texture.
- Chill the dessert: Cover the dish with plastic wrap or a lid and refrigerate for at least 2 hours. This chilling time allows the flavors to meld and the dessert to set perfectly.
- Serve and enjoy: Serve the dessert chilled as a cool and creamy treat perfect for any occasion.
Notes
- You can substitute vanilla wafers with graham crackers for a different texture and flavor.
- Ensure the cream cheese is softened to room temperature for easy mixing and smoother filling.
- The dessert benefits from chilling overnight if possible for enhanced flavor blending.
- For a lighter version, use whipped topping instead of heavy cream, but this will alter texture slightly.
