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The Best Banana Pudding

The Best Banana Pudding is a no-bake, nostalgic dessert that layers silky vanilla pudding with sliced bananas and vanilla wafers. Often topped with whipped cream or meringue, it’s chilled until the cookies soften just enough to create a luscious, scoopable treat. Whether you’re making it for a potluck, Sunday supper, or holiday table, this Southern staple delivers comfort and joy in every bite—and it’s surprisingly easy to make ahead.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 20
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American, southern
Calories: 329
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups cold milk
  • 1 5 ounce package instant vanilla pudding mix
  • 1 14 ounce can sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 1 12 ounce container frozen whipped topping, thawed
  • 1 16 ounce package vanilla wafers
  • 14 small bananas sliced or to taste

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Plastic wrap
  • Spatula
  • 9x13-inch baking dish or trifle bowl
  • Whisk or electric mixer

Method
 

  1. Gather all ingredients.
  2. Place milk and pudding mix in a large bowl; beat with a whisk for 2 minutes. Blend in condensed milk until smooth.
  3. Stir in vanilla, then fold in whipped topping.
  4. Layer wafers, banana slices, and pudding mixture in a glass serving bowl.
  5. For best results, chill pudding in the refrigerator for at least an hour before serving. When ready to serve top with extra crushed wafers.
  6. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 329kcalCarbohydrates: 57gProtein: 4gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 9mgSodium: 205mgPotassium: 431mgFiber: 3gSugar: 29gVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 95mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Creamy, dreamy, and packed with layers of fresh bananas, vanilla pudding, and cookies, this classic Southern treat is always a crowd favorite.

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