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Easy No-Bake Flag Pudding Recipe with 5 Creamy Layers to Impress

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A quick and easy no-bake layered dessert featuring five creamy layers with fresh fruit, perfect for patriotic holidays and summer gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 2 packets instant vanilla pudding mix (about 3.4 oz or 96g each)
  • 4 cups cold milk (whole milk preferred, 2% acceptable)
  • 2 cups whipped topping, thawed (store-bought like Cool Whip or homemade whipped cream)
  • 2 cups sliced fresh strawberries
  • 1 cup blueberries
  • 2 medium bananas, sliced
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons sugar (optional)

Instructions

  1. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the 2 packets of instant vanilla pudding mix with 4 cups (960 ml) cold milk. Whisk vigorously for about 2 minutes until the pudding thickens. Let it sit for 5 minutes to fully set.
  2. Prepare the whipped topping: thaw store-bought whipped topping or whip 2 cups (480 ml) of heavy cream with 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until soft peaks form.
  3. Spread half of the prepared pudding evenly into the bottom of a 9×13 inch (23×33 cm) glass baking dish.
  4. Arrange the sliced bananas evenly over the pudding layer.
  5. Spread half of the whipped topping over the bananas, smoothing it gently with a spatula.
  6. Create the flag colors by placing sliced strawberries on one half of the dish and blueberries on the other half.
  7. Spread the remaining pudding over the fruit layer, then top with the remaining whipped topping.
  8. Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight to let the layers set and flavors meld.

Notes

Toss banana slices in lemon juice before layering to prevent browning. Use fresh fruit for best texture and appearance. Chill for at least 4 hours or overnight for best results. Can substitute dairy-free milk and whipped topping for a dairy-free version. Avoid freezing as pudding texture will be compromised.

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