Best Banana Pudding Recipe
This easy Banana Pudding Recipe features layers of creamy vanilla pudding, fresh bananas, vanilla wafers, and fluffy whipped cream. It's a classic Southern no-bake dessert that's perfect for holidays, potlucks, and family gatherings
Servings: 12
Calories: 360kcal
Ingredients
- Pudding
- 2 3.4-ounce boxes instant vanilla pudding mix
- 3 cups cold whole milk
- 1 14-ounce can sweetened condensed milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 8 ounces cream cheese optional
- Whipped Cream
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Layers
- 5 –6 bananas sliced
- 1 11-ounce box vanilla wafer cookies
Instructions
- Prepare the vanilla pudding according to the recipe and chill until slightly thickened.
- Whip the cream with powdered sugar and vanilla, then fold half into the pudding.
- Layer vanilla wafers, banana slices, and pudding in a serving dish.
- Repeat the layers and finish with whipped cream.
- Chill for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Garnish with banana slices and crushed vanilla wafers before serving.
Notes
- Overnight chilling gives the best flavor and allows the cookies to soften perfectly.
- Use ripe bananas that are yellow with a few brown speckles for the sweetest flavor.
- For the richest texture, use homemade whipped cream instead of whipped topping.
- Decorate just before serving for the freshest presentation.
Nutrition (Per Serving)
- Calories: 360
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Protein: 6g
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
- Sodium: 290mg
- Potassium: 340mg
- Fiber: 2g
- Sugar: 31g
- Calcium: 140mg
- Iron: 1mg