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Banana Pudding Recipe

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This no-bake banana pudding features creamy vanilla layers, sliced bananas, and vanilla wafers for a nostalgic, crowd-pleasing dessert. Perfect for gatherings, it comes together quickly and tastes even better when made ahead.

  • Total Time: 4 hours 35 minutes
  • Yield: 18 servings

Ingredients

  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 14 oz sweetened condensed milk
  • 5.1 oz instant vanilla pudding mix
  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 cups heavy whipping cream
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 5 ripe bananas
  • 11 oz vanilla wafers

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sweetened condensed milk until smooth and fluffy.
  2. Add pudding mix, whole milk, and vanilla extract. Mix until fully combined and thickened.
  3. In a separate bowl, whip heavy cream until soft peaks form. Add powdered sugar and whip to stiff peaks.
  4. Reserve 2½ cups whipped cream for topping. Gently fold remaining whipped cream into the pudding mixture.
  5. In a trifle dish or 9×13-inch pan, layer vanilla wafers, banana slices, and pudding mixture. Repeat layers as needed.
  6. Top with reserved whipped cream. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight before serving.

Notes

  • Use graham crackers, Biscoff, or digestive biscuits as alternatives to vanilla wafers.
  • Swap instant pudding for homemade custard for a richer version.
  • Add strawberries, blueberries, or candied nuts for extra flavor and texture.
  • Ensure bananas are well covered in pudding to prevent browning.
  • Best enjoyed within 4 days; do not freeze.
  • Author: Amelia
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: No-bake
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1/18 of recipe
  • Calories: 280
  • Sugar: 22g
  • Sodium: 170mg
  • Fat: 16g
  • Saturated Fat: 10g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 55mg