Ingredients:
For the Banana Pudding:
2 cups whole milk
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/3 cup cornstarch
1/4 tsp salt
1 tsp vanilla extract
3 large bananas, sliced
1 cup whipped topping (like Cool Whip)
For the Strawberry Sauce:
1 cup fresh or frozen strawberries, chopped
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 tbsp lemon juice
For the Crunch Topping:
1 cup crushed vanilla wafers or graham crackers
1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
1/4 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup crushed strawberries (for added flavor, optional)
Directions:
Prepare the Banana Pudding:
Cook the pudding:
In a medium saucepan, whisk together the milk, granulated sugar, cornstarch, and salt over medium heat. Cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens and begins to bubble. Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
Add bananas:
Gently fold in the sliced bananas and allow the mixture to cool for about 15 minutes.
Fold in whipped topping:
Once cooled, fold in the whipped topping until well combined. Set aside.
Prepare the Strawberry Sauce:
Make the sauce:
In a small saucepan, combine the chopped strawberries, granulated sugar, and lemon juice. Cook over medium heat for about 5-7 minutes, stirring until the strawberries break down and the mixture thickens slightly. Remove from heat and let cool.
Prepare the Crunch Topping:
Mix the crunch topping:
In a small bowl, combine the crushed vanilla wafers or graham crackers, melted butter, brown sugar, and crushed strawberries (if using). Mix until the ingredients are well combined and crumbly.
Assemble the Dessert:
Layer the pudding:
In individual serving cups or a large trifle dish, layer half of the banana pudding mixture at the bottom.
Add strawberry sauce:
Spoon a layer of strawberry sauce over the banana pudding.
Add more layers:
Repeat the layers with the remaining banana pudding and strawberry sauce.
Top with crunch:
Generously sprinkle the crunch topping over the top layer of strawberry sauce.
Serve:
Chill and enjoy:
Refrigerate the assembled Strawberry Crunch Banana Pudding for at least 1-2 hours before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
Enjoy this delightful Strawberry Crunch Banana Pudding, a perfect blend of creamy banana pudding and fresh strawberry flavors! 
