Description
This Easy Banana Pudding is a nostalgic dessert that combines creamy vanilla pudding, ripe bananas, and crunchy vanilla wafers. It’s a delightful treat that brings people together with every creamy bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package 5 ounces instant vanilla pudding mix
- 2 cups cold whole milk
- 1 can 14 ounces sweetened condensed milk
- 1 1/2 cups whipped topping
- 4 to 5 ripe bananas, sliced
- 1 box 11 ounces vanilla wafers
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together 1 package of instant vanilla pudding mix and 2 cups of cold whole milk for about 2 minutes, or until the mixture thickens and is smooth. Make sure there are no lumps; a whisk or electric mixer works best here.
- Once thickened, gently stir in the entire can of sweetened condensed milk. This should create a rich and creamy mixture. Be careful not to over-mix; you want to keep that light texture.
- Next, fold in 1 1/2 cups of whipped topping until fully incorporated. The goal is a smooth and airy pudding, so use a spatula and a careful folding technique to maintain the fluffiness.
- In a 9×13 inch dish, start layering by placing a single layer of vanilla wafers at the bottom. Make sure they are evenly spaced and cover the base completely.
- Top the wafers with a layer of sliced bananas, about 4 to 5 ripe bananas depending on size. Aim for an even layer to ensure every bite has that delightful banana flavor.
- Pour one-third of the pudding mixture over the bananas, spreading it evenly to cover. This should be a generous coat that seeps down into the layers.
- Repeat the layering process: another layer of vanilla wafers, followed by bananas, and another third of the pudding mixture. Aim for three total layers, finishing with pudding on top.
- Cover the dish with plastic wrap or a lid and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight if you can wait! This step allows the flavors to meld and the wafers to soften.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 0 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No baking required
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 25 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
Keywords: Make sure your bananas are perfectly ripe, but not overripe, to maintain a balanced flavor and texture. Use a glass dish for serving to showcase the beautiful layers and keep the pudding cool. To avoid soggy wafers, layer them just before serving if you're making this for a special occasion.