Description
Banana pudding is a classic Southern dessert made with layers of creamy vanilla pudding, sliced bananas, and vanilla wafers, all topped with whipped cream or meringue.
Ingredients
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- 1 (5.1 oz) package instant vanilla pudding mix
- 3 cups cold milk
- 1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk
- 1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 4–5 ripe bananas, sliced
- 1 (12 oz) box vanilla wafers
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together the instant pudding mix and cold milk until thickened, about 2 minutes.
- Stir in the sweetened condensed milk until well combined. Refrigerate for 5 minutes.
- In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream with vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
- Fold the whipped cream into the pudding mixture until smooth and fully incorporated.
- In a 9×13-inch dish or trifle bowl, layer vanilla wafers, banana slices, and pudding mixture. Repeat layers until all ingredients are used, ending with pudding on top.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight for best flavor and texture.
- Top with additional whipped cream and crushed wafers before serving, if desired.
Notes
- Use freshly whipped cream instead of store-bought for a richer taste.
- Best served chilled and within 2 days to avoid browning of bananas.
- For extra flavor, add a layer of caramel sauce or banana liqueur.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 60mg