Description
Indulge in the creamy, comforting goodness of this classic Southern Banana Pudding. Layers of vanilla wafers, ripe bananas, and a luscious pudding mixture come together to create a delightful dessert perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Pudding:
- 1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk
- 1½ cups cold water
- 1 (3.4 oz) package instant vanilla pudding mix
- 3 cups heavy whipping cream
For Layering:
- 1 (11 oz) box vanilla wafer cookies
- 4–5 ripe bananas, sliced
Instructions
- Prepare the Pudding Mixture: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the sweetened condensed milk and cold water until well combined. Add the instant pudding mix and whisk for 2 minutes. Refrigerate for 5 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Whip the Cream: In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
- Combine Ingredients: Gently fold the whipped cream into the pudding mixture until fully combined.
- Layer the Dessert: In a 9×13-inch dish or trifle bowl, layer vanilla wafers, banana slices, and pudding mixture, repeating layers until all ingredients are used, ending with a layer of pudding.
- Chill and Serve: Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight for the best flavor and texture.
Notes
- For a classic Southern touch, use homemade vanilla pudding and top with crushed vanilla wafers or extra whipped cream before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: Southern American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
