Description
Indulge in this creamy and luscious Easy Banana Pudding that requires no baking. Layers of vanilla wafer cookies, ripe bananas, and a rich pudding mixture topped with whipped cream make for a delightful dessert that’s perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Pudding Mixture:
- 1 (5.1 oz) package instant vanilla pudding mix
- 3 cups cold whole milk
- 1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
Additional Ingredients:
- 1 (8 oz) container frozen whipped topping (thawed)
- 1 (12 oz) box vanilla wafer cookies
- 4 ripe bananas (sliced)
Instructions
- Prepare Pudding Mixture: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the pudding mix and cold milk until smooth and thickened, about 2 minutes.
- Add Sweetened Condensed Milk: Add the sweetened condensed milk and vanilla extract, and mix until fully combined.
- Combine with Whipped Topping: Gently fold in half of the whipped topping.
- Layer Ingredients: In a 9×13-inch dish, layer vanilla wafer cookies, sliced bananas, and the pudding mixture, repeating until all ingredients are used.
- Top and Chill: Finish with a layer of pudding, top with remaining whipped topping, and refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving.
Notes
- You can prepare this pudding the night before for enhanced flavor.
- For a lighter option, use reduced-fat milk and light whipped topping.
- To prevent browning, dip banana slices in lemon juice before layering.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 285
- Sugar: 27g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
