Description
This creamy and delicious banana pudding is the ultimate dessert for any occasion! With layers of vanilla wafers, fresh bananas, and a rich, velvety pudding mixture, it’s a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. Perfect for family gatherings, potlucks, or a sweet treat at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 11 oz box Vanilla Wafers
- 4 to 6 bananas, sliced
- 2 cups milk
- 1 (5 oz) box Instant French Vanilla pudding
- 1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, at room temp
- 1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk
- 1 (12 oz) container frozen whipped topping, thawed (or equal amount sweetened whipped cream)
Instructions
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Layer the Vanilla Wafers and Bananas:
To the bottom of a 9×13 inch dish, cover evenly with half of the vanilla wafers.
Add the bananas, sliced into 1/4 to 1/2 inch thickness, to the top of the wafers. -
Make the Pudding Mixture:
In a medium bowl, use a hand mixer to combine the milk and instant pudding mix until smooth and thickened. -
Cream Cheese and Whipped Topping Mixture:
In a large bowl, using the hand mixer, combine the cream cheese and sweetened condensed milk until smooth.
Once smooth, use a rubber spatula to gently fold in the thawed whipped topping (or whipped cream). -
Combine the Pudding and Cream Cheese Mixture:
Fold the prepared pudding into the cream cheese mixture until well incorporated. -
Assemble the Pudding:
Pour the mixture over the cookies and bananas, covering with the remaining vanilla wafers. -
Refrigerate:
Refrigerate the banana pudding until ready to serve, at least 1 hour.
Notes
- For best results, chill the pudding for a few hours or overnight to allow the flavors to meld together.
- You can add extra whipped topping or banana slices on top before serving for an extra touch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/10 of the recipe
- Calories: 300 kcal
- Sugar: 38g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg