Here’s a decadent recipe for The Best Banana Pudding Ever — creamy, rich, and layered with love. This Southern-style dessert is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.
🍌 The Best Banana Pudding Ever (No-Bake)
Ingredients:
For the Pudding:
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1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk
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1 1/2 cups cold water
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1 (3.4 oz) box instant vanilla pudding mix
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3 cups heavy whipping cream
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1 tsp vanilla extract
For the Layers:
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1 box (11 oz) vanilla wafers (like Nilla Wafers)
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4–5 ripe bananas (sliced, not too thin)
Instructions:
1. Make the Pudding Base:
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In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the sweetened condensed milk and cold water until smooth.
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Add the vanilla pudding mix and whisk for 2 minutes until well combined.
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Cover and chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours (or overnight) until set.
2. Whip the Cream:
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In another bowl, whip the heavy cream and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
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Gently fold the whipped cream into the chilled pudding mixture. Don’t overmix — you want it fluffy.
3. Assemble the Layers:
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In a large trifle dish, 9×13 pan, or individual cups, layer:
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A layer of vanilla wafers
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A layer of sliced bananas
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A layer of the pudding mixture
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Repeat until you run out, finishing with pudding on top.
4. Chill and Serve:
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Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours (overnight is best) to let the flavors meld and the cookies soften.
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Optional: Top with crushed cookies or banana slices right before serving.
Tips for Extra Wow:
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Toast the wafers in the oven for a nuttier flavor before layering.
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Add a splash of bourbon or banana liqueur to the pudding for an adult twist.
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Swap vanilla pudding for banana cream pudding for even more banana flavor.
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