Description
Indulge in the classic Southern dessert with this easy Banana Pudding recipe. Layers of creamy vanilla pudding, fresh bananas, and vanilla wafers make this no-bake treat a crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Pudding:
- 1 box (5.1 oz) instant vanilla pudding mix
- 2 cups cold whole milk
- 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 container (8 oz) whipped topping (thawed)
For Layering:
- 1 box (11 oz) vanilla wafer cookies
- 4–5 ripe bananas (sliced)
Instructions
- Prepare the Pudding: In a large bowl, whisk together the instant pudding mix and cold milk for about 2 minutes until it begins to thicken.
- Stir in the sweetened condensed milk and vanilla extract until fully combined.
- Gently fold in the whipped topping until smooth.
- Assemble the Banana Pudding: In a 9×13-inch dish or trifle bowl, layer vanilla wafers on the bottom, then top with a layer of sliced bananas and a layer of the pudding mixture.
- Repeat the layers until all ingredients are used, ending with a layer of pudding.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight for best results.
- Top with crushed vanilla wafers or extra whipped topping before serving, if desired.
Notes
- For a more homemade flavor, substitute the instant pudding with a cooked vanilla custard.
- Best enjoyed within 2 days to keep the bananas fresh and the cookies slightly crisp.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: Southern American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
