Strawberry Cheesecake Banana Pudding

Ingredients:

Pudding Base:
1 box instant vanilla pudding mix
2 cups cold milk
1 can sweetened condensed milk
8 oz cream cheese, softened
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1 tsp vanilla extract

Layers:
1 lb strawberries, sliced
3-4 bananas, sliced
1 box vanilla wafer cookies, crushed (or graham cracker crumbs)

Strawberry Cream Layer:
1 cup strawberry puree

1 cup whipped topping

Directions:

Prepare the Pudding Base:
In a large bowl, whisk together the vanilla pudding mix and cold milk until it thickens.
Add in the sweetened condensed milk and softened cream cheese, and beat until smooth.
In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream with vanilla extract until soft peaks form, then fold into the pudding mixture.

Make the Strawberry Cream Layer:
Mix the strawberry puree with whipped topping until well combined.

Assemble the Layers:
In a large pan or individual serving containers, layer the pudding mixture, followed by a layer of crushed vanilla wafers, banana slices, and strawberry slices.
Add a layer of the strawberry cream, then repeat layers as desired.

Top and Serve:
Garnish with extra strawberries, bananas, and crushed vanilla wafers on top.
Refrigerate for at least 2 hours to set, then serve chilled. Enjoy!