Description
Layered with creamy pudding, fresh bananas, and vanilla wafers, this banana pudding is a classic Southern-style dessert that’s rich, nostalgic, and impossible to resist. Perfect for potlucks, holidays, or anytime you’re craving comfort in a bowl.
Ingredients
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1 (3.4 oz) box instant vanilla pudding mix
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2 cups cold milk
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1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk
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1 1/2 cups whipped topping (or whipped cream)
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4 ripe bananas, sliced
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1 box vanilla wafer cookies (about 40–50 cookies)
Instructions
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Make Pudding: In a bowl, whisk pudding mix with cold milk. Let sit 2–3 minutes to thicken.
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Combine: Stir in condensed milk until smooth, then fold in whipped topping.
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Layer: In a trifle dish or 9×13 pan, layer wafers, banana slices, and pudding mixture. Repeat layers, ending with pudding.
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Chill: Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or overnight for best flavor.
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Serve: Garnish with extra whipped topping, banana slices, or crushed cookies if desired.
Notes
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Best served within 24 hours to keep bananas fresh.
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For extra flavor, use banana pudding mix instead of vanilla.
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Add a pinch of cinnamon or a splash of vanilla extract for a twist.
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Individual servings in mason jars are great for parties!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes (plus chilling time)
Nutrition
- Calories: 290kal
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g