Here’s a classic recipe for Banana Pudding, a Southern dessert that’s creamy, sweet, and full of banana flavor. This no-bake recipe is perfect for any gathering!
Ingredients:
- 1 (5.1 oz) box of vanilla instant pudding mix
- 2 1/2 cups cold milk
- 1 (8 oz) container of whipped topping (like Cool Whip), thawed
- 1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4-5 ripe bananas, sliced
- 1 box of vanilla wafers (about 11 oz)
Instructions:
1. Prepare the Pudding:
- Mix the Pudding: In a large bowl, whisk together the vanilla instant pudding mix and cold milk. Whisk for about 2 minutes until the pudding thickens.
- Add the Sweetened Condensed Milk & Vanilla: Stir in the sweetened condensed milk and vanilla extract until fully combined.
- Fold in the Whipped Topping: Gently fold in the thawed whipped topping, mixing until smooth and creamy.
2. Assemble the Banana Pudding:
- Layer the Bottom: In a 9×13-inch dish, add a layer of vanilla wafers at the bottom.
- Add Bananas: Layer sliced bananas on top of the wafers.
- Add Pudding: Spread half of the pudding mixture over the bananas and wafers, smoothing it out with a spatula.
- Repeat Layers: Add another layer of vanilla wafers, followed by another layer of bananas. Top with the remaining pudding mixture, smoothing it out to cover the bananas.
3. Chill:
- Refrigerate: Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight, to let the flavors meld and the wafers soften into a cake-like texture.
4. Serve:
- Before serving, you can garnish the top with extra vanilla wafers or banana slices for decoration.
- Serve chilled and enjoy the creamy, banana-filled goodness!
This Banana Pudding is a classic favorite that’s simple to make and perfect for any occasion. Enjoy!