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Banana Pudding

Delicious homemade banana pudding dessert served in a glass bowl
A classic dessert combining creamy pudding, fresh bananas, and crunchy Nilla Wafers, perfect for any gathering.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 4 hours
Serving Size 8 servings

Ingredients

Pudding Mixture

  • 1 package (5 oz) instant vanilla pudding mix
  • 2 cups cold milk
  • 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Fruit and Cookies

  • 4 ripe bananas Use very ripe for better flavor
  • 1 Nilla Wafers or similar cookies

Instructions

Prepare the Pudding Mixture

  • In a large bowl, whisk together the instant pudding mix and cold milk until smooth.

Add Sweetened Condensed Milk

  • Stir in the sweetened condensed milk and mix well until fully combined.

Whip the Cream

  • In a separate bowl, use an electric mixer to whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form.

Combine Cream with Pudding

  • Gently fold the whipped cream into the pudding mixture until no streaks remain.

Slice the Bananas

  • Peel and slice the bananas into even rounds, ensuring they are not too thin.

Layer the Ingredients

  • In a serving dish, start by layering banana slices followed by a layer of Nilla Wafers.

Add the Pudding Mixture

  • Pour a generous amount of the pudding mixture over the layer of bananas and cookies.

Repeat Layers

  • Continue layering with the remaining banana slices, cookies, and pudding mixture, until all ingredients are used, finishing with the pudding mixture on top.

Chill the Pudding

  • Cover the dish with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours before serving.

Notes

For the best results, use very ripe bananas. Consider waiting to add bananas to the top layer to prevent browning. Sprinkle crushed Nilla Wafers on top for added texture.