Banana Pudding Recipe
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Banana Pudding Recipe
Description
Banana Pudding is made by first combining softened cream cheese with sweetened condensed milk and beating the mixture until fluffy. Instant vanilla pudding mix is added along with milk and vanilla extract to build a creamy base. Separately whipped heavy cream with powdered sugar is folded into this mixture to lighten the texture. Vanilla wafer cookies and sliced ripe bananas are layered with the pudding mixture in a suitable dish, fully covering the bananas to prevent browning. The dessert is topped with additional whipped cream and refrigerated for several hours or overnight. This chilling step softens the cookies into a tender layering and melds the flavors, resulting in a smooth, luscious pudding featuring fresh banana slices and the subtle vanilla crunch of the wafers. It can be garnished with extra bananas before serving.
The sweetness and smooth texture come from the combination of cream cheese and condensed milk, while the instant pudding adds structure. The layers of wafers and bananas provide contrasting textures and fresh fruit flavor. This version allows flexibility in dish choice, using either a 9x13 casserole dish, two 9x9 pans, or a trifle bowl, adapting to portions and presentation preferences.
For best results, it is important to cover the bananas completely with pudding to avoid discoloration. The dessert should chill a minimum of four hours but benefits from overnight refrigeration to soften the wafers thoroughly and blend flavors. Vanilla wafers can be substituted with graham crackers, digestive biscuits, or chessmen cookies for different textures and tastes.
Ingredients
- 14 ounces sweetened condensed milk
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened
- 5.1 ounces instant vanilla pudding mix 1 box, 6 servings size
- 2 cups milk whole
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 cups heavy whipping cream
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
- 5 banana ripe
- 1 package vanilla wafer cookies
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the sweetened condensed milk and cream cheese. Use a hand mixer to beat until fluffy.
- Add in pudding mix, milk, and vanilla. Continue beating until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, beat the heavy cream until soft peaks form. Add the powdered sugar and continue beating until stiff peaks form.
- Reserve 2 ½ cups of whipped cream for topping. Gently fold the remaining whipped cream into the pudding mixture.
- Line the bottom of a 9x13-inch pan or two 9x9-inch pans with vanilla wafers, and top with sliced bananas. Spread the pudding mixture over top ensuring the bananas are completely covered.
- Top with the remaining whipped cream. Cover and refrigerate 4 hours or overnight.
- Garnish with additional banana slices for serving if desired.
Notes
- Use a 9x13 pan, two 9x9 pans, or a trifle dish for layering and easy serving.
- Completely cover banana slices with pudding layers to prevent browning over time.
- Chill the assembled pudding for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight, to allow cookies to soften and flavors to meld.
- Vanilla wafers can be replaced with graham crackers, digestive biscuits, or chessmen cookies for variety.
- Serve chilled with a spoon directly from the dish for best texture.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 15servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 477 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 477 | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 50g | 17% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 29g | 45% |
| Saturated Fat | 16g | 80% |
| Cholesterol | 92mg | 31% |
| Sodium | 238mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 359mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 34g | 68% |
| Vitamin A | 1060IU | 21% |
| Vitamin C | 4.4mg | 5% |
| Calcium | 162mg | 16% |
| Iron | 0.2mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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