Description
Indulge in a classic Southern dessert with this easy and delicious Banana Pudding recipe. Layers of creamy pudding, fresh bananas, and vanilla wafers come together for a sweet treat that’s perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Pudding:
- 1 box (5.1 oz) instant vanilla pudding mix
- 2 cups cold whole milk
- 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
- 1 container (8 oz) whipped topping (like Cool Whip)
Layers:
- 1 box (11 oz) vanilla wafer cookies
- 4–5 ripe bananas (sliced)
- optional: extra whipped topping or crushed wafers for garnish
Instructions
- Pudding: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the pudding mix and cold milk for about 2 minutes until thickened. Add the sweetened condensed milk and mix until smooth. Fold in the whipped topping until fully combined.
- Layering: In a 9×13-inch dish or trifle bowl, layer the bottom with vanilla wafers. Add a layer of banana slices, followed by a layer of the pudding mixture. Repeat the layers until all ingredients are used, ending with a layer of pudding on top.
- Chill: Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight for best flavor and texture. Before serving, garnish with additional whipped topping and crushed vanilla wafers if desired.
Notes
- To prevent bananas from browning, dip slices lightly in lemon juice before layering.
- For a from-scratch version, use homemade pudding and freshly whipped cream.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
