Easy Banana Pudding
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Easy Banana Pudding
Description
Easy Banana Pudding features a base of vanilla pudding prepared by whisking sweetened condensed milk, cold whole milk, and instant vanilla pudding mix, then enhanced with vanilla extract. The pudding is gently combined with half the homemade whipped cream to create a fluffy texture. Layered in a dish with vanilla wafers and evenly sliced ripe bananas, this layered dessert offers a pleasant contrast between creamy and crisp elements. The combination relies on the natural sweetness of bananas and smoothness of pudding, without baking.
The flavor is a harmonious mix of vanilla and fresh fruit, while the textures range from silky pudding to crunchy wafers. The homemade whipped cream adds a light, airy note that softens the pudding’s density. The layers allow each bite to include banana slices and wafers, providing variety throughout.
Ideal for serving in a large gathering, this pudding can be chilled before serving to let the flavors meld. The balance of creamy and crunchy components makes it suitable as a casual dessert after meals or for potlucks.
Ingredients
Banana pudding
- 14 oz can sweetened condensed milk
- 1 1/2 cups milk cold, whole
- 3.4 oz package instant vanilla pudding mix
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups vanilla wafers
- 6 large banana use more if they're on the small side, ripe
Homemade whipped cream
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 2 Tbsp granulated sugar you can use powdered sugar if you prefer
Instructions
Make the pudding
- In a mixing bowl, add the sweetened condensed milk, whole milk, and pudding mix. Whisk together until smooth.
- Whisk in the vanilla extract. Set aside for now.
Make crushed wafers
- Add about 1 cup of the wafers to a food processor (or you can use a resealable plastic bag and a rolling pin), and pulse until you have medium sized pieces. Set aside.
Make whipped cream
- To a separate mixing bowl, add the heavy whipping cream and granulated sugar. Use a hand mixer (or you can use a stand mixer with it's bowl) and beat on about a MED speed until soft peaks start to form (see chef tips #2 below for more info).
- This will likely take about 3-4 minutes.
Slice bananas
- Slice the bananas into even slices and set aside.
Assemble
- Add half of the whipped cream to the bowl with the pudding, and use a rubber spatula to fold it in, using an over-under motion, until you don't see streaks of white.
- To a 9x13" baking dish, add a layer of whole vanilla wafers to the bottom. Top with a layer of banana slices, then a layer of the pudding (about half of the mixture).
- Top with a layer of crushed vanilla wafers, then banana slices, and the rest of the pudding mixture.
- Top that with the remaining whipped cream, and garnish with whole vanilla wafers, banana slices, and crushed vanilla wafers.
Chill
- Cover baking dish tightly and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
Serve
- Serve chilled and enjoy!
Notes
- The recipe serves about 12, but you can adjust servings as needed.
- Soft peaks for whipped cream mean the cream holds a peak that gently folds over when the mixer is turned upside down off power.
- Substitute store-bought whipped cream or cool whip to save time if desired.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 508 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 508kcal | 25% |
| Carbohydrates | 75g | 25% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 22g | 34% |
| Saturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 0.05g | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 60mg | 20% |
| Sodium | 297mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 470mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 57g | 114% |
| Vitamin A | 764IU | 15% |
| Vitamin C | 7mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 162mg | 16% |
| Iron | 0.3mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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