Description
This is the best banana pudding recipe ever — creamy, rich, and packed with fresh banana flavor, layered with vanilla wafers and an irresistible pudding made from scratch.
Ingredients
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- 4 ripe bananas, sliced
- 1 box (5.1 oz) instant vanilla pudding mix
- 2 cups cold milk
- 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
- 1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 1 box (11 oz) vanilla wafers
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together the instant pudding mix and cold milk until thickened, about 2 minutes.
- Add the sweetened condensed milk and vanilla extract; stir until combined.
- In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream with powdered sugar until stiff peaks form.
- Fold the whipped cream into the pudding mixture gently until fully incorporated.
- In a 9×13 inch dish, layer vanilla wafers on the bottom.
- Top with a layer of sliced bananas.
- Spread half of the pudding mixture over the bananas.
- Repeat the layers, finishing with a layer of pudding.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight for best flavor.
- Garnish with extra banana slices or crushed wafers before serving if desired.
Notes
- Use ripe but firm bananas to avoid mushiness.
- Chill the pudding overnight for the best flavor and texture.
- You can substitute homemade pudding if preferred.
- Add a sprinkle of cinnamon for a warm flavor twist.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 55mg