Banana Pudding
A comforting dessert featuring creamy pudding, sweet bananas, and crunchy vanilla wafers, perfect for any gathering or cozy day at home.
Ingredients
Pudding Base
- 5 oz vanilla pudding mix (1 family size box) Provides a creamy base
- 1.5 cup cold milk Adds moisture
- 14 oz condensed milk (1 can) Introduces sweetness and creaminess
- 12 oz whipped topping (divided) Lightens the pudding texture
Layering Ingredients
- 16 oz vanilla wafer cookies (1 box) Creates a delightful crunch
- 7-8 whole bananas Adds natural sweetness and creaminess
Instructions
Preparation
- In a large bowl, whisk together the vanilla pudding mix and cold milk until thoroughly combined and smooth. Refrigerate for a minimum of five minutes.
- Fold in the entire can of condensed milk until fully combined.
- Reserve one cup of whipped topping and fold the remaining whipped topping into the pudding mixture gently.
- Return the pudding mixture to the refrigerator while slicing the bananas.
Layering
- Layer half of the vanilla wafer cookies at the bottom of a trifle bowl.
- Add half of the sliced bananas on top of the cookies.
- Spoon half of the pudding mixture over the bananas gently.
- Repeat layering with the remaining cookies, bananas, and pudding mixture.
- Spread the reserved cup of whipped topping over the top layer of pudding.
- Garnish with crushed cookies and additional banana slices.
- Refrigerate the assembled pudding for at least one hour before serving.
Notes
Use cold milk for best consistency; handle the bananas gently to prevent bruising. Layer the dessert close to serving time to avoid sogginess.