Description
A layered dessert featuring creamy vanilla pudding, fresh banana slices, fluffy whipped topping, and crunchy vanilla wafers. Perfect for entertaining or satisfying a sweet tooth.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2–3 ripe bananas, sliced into thin rounds
- 1 (3.4 oz) package vanilla instant pudding mix
- 2 cups cold milk (whole milk preferred)
- 1 (8 oz) tub whipped topping (e.g., Cool Whip)
- 1 cup vanilla wafers (whole or crushed)
- Chopped nuts or crushed wafers for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the vanilla pudding by whisking the instant pudding mix with cold milk according to package instructions. Chill until set.
- Peel and slice the bananas into thin rounds.
- In individual glasses or jars, layer vanilla wafers at the bottom.
- Add a spoonful of vanilla pudding on top of the wafers.
- Place banana slices over the pudding layer.
- Add a layer of whipped topping.
- Repeat the layering process until the glass is full, ending with whipped topping on top.
- Garnish with crushed wafers, chopped nuts, or a banana slice if desired.
- Chill for at least 1 hour before serving to let the flavors meld.
Notes
- Use lemon juice on banana slices to slow browning.
- For variations, try banana or cheesecake pudding mix, different cookies, or extra toppings like caramel sauce.
- Best enjoyed within 24 hours for optimal texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 parfait
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 15mg