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Delicious Banana Vanilla Wafer Pudding topped with fresh bananas and vanilla wafers

Classic Banana Pudding

This easy banana pudding recipe features rich layers of vanilla custard, sweet bananas, and buttery cookies, evoking warm memories of family gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 4 hours
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the pudding
  • 1 box vanilla instant pudding mix
  • 2 cups cold milk
  • 1 can sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For layering
  • 3-4 pieces ripe bananas Ensure bananas are perfectly ripe.
  • 1 package vanilla wafers Can substitute with Nilla wafers or graham crackers.
  • 1 cup whipped cream For topping.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large bowl, whisk together the vanilla pudding mix and cold milk until thickened.
  2. Fold in sweetened condensed milk and vanilla extract, mixing until smooth.
Layering
  1. In a serving dish, layer vanilla wafers, sliced bananas, and pudding, repeating until ingredients are used.
  2. Finish with a layer of whipped cream on top and chill for at least 4 hours.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 4gFat: 10g

Notes

Gather all ingredients beforehand. Prepare bananas right before layering to prevent browning. If short on time, instant pudding can speed things up without sacrificing flavor.

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