The Very Best Banana Pudding
A nostalgic dessert that layers creamy pudding with ripe bananas and crunchy vanilla wafers, perfect for family gatherings and summertime BBQs.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 240 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 ripe bananas
- 1 package (5 oz) instant vanilla pudding mix
- 2 cups cold whole milk
- 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
- 1 container (8 oz) whipped topping
- 1 package (12 oz) vanilla wafers
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Slice the bananas into ¼-inch rounds and set aside.
- Combine the instant vanilla pudding mix with the cold milk in a large bowl and whisk for about 2 minutes until thickened.
- Pour in the sweetened condensed milk and stir until fully combined.
- Fold in the whipped topping with a spatula until everything is creamy and fluffy.
- Layer the vanilla wafers, sliced bananas, and pudding mixture in a serving dish until all ingredients are used, finishing with pudding on top.
- Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
Notes
Try substituting vanilla pudding with chocolate pudding for a different flavor. For a vegan version, use dairy-free substitutes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: banana pudding, dessert, comfort food, family recipe, nostalgic treat