Easy Ways to Make Southern Layered Banana Pudding with Simple Ingredients

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Southern layered banana pudding –Gather ‘round, dessert lovers! Today, we’re diving into a creamy, dreamy bowl of nostalgia with a delightful twist on a classic: Easy Banana Pudding! This dessert is so good, it can make even a banana feel special. So let’s peel ourselves away from the ordinary and get started!

Easy Banana Pudding

What’s better than a bowl of silky banana pudding? A bowl that takes little time to whip up and puts a smile on everyone’s face! This recipe is as easy as pie, only without the crust and all the fuss. Ready to wow your friends at the next gathering? Let’s do this!

Easy Banana Pudding

Ingredients:

  • 1 (5 oz) box instant vanilla pudding mix
  • 2 ¾ cups milk
  • 1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3-4 ripe bananas, sliced
  • 1 (8 oz) tub whipped topping, thawed
  • 1 (12 oz) box vanilla wafers

Instructions:

  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the instant pudding mix, milk, and sweetened condensed milk. Whisk until smooth and fully combined, about 2 minutes.
  2. Add the vanilla extract and fold in the whipped topping until everything is blissfully mixed together.
  3. Now for the fun part: it’s layer time! Start by placing a layer of vanilla wafers at the bottom of a large serving dish or individual cups.
  4. Add a heaping layer of the banana pudding mixture over the wafers. Arrange some banana slices on top of the pudding.
  5. Repeat the layering process: wafers, pudding, and bananas until you reach the top of your dish, finishing with a layer of whipped topping. (Feel free to get creative and make it look as fancy or as wild as you’d like!)
  6. Cover the dish with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours. If you can resist the urge to dive in sooner, this waiting period is key for those flavors to meld and party together.
  7. Before serving, add a sprinkle of crushed vanilla wafers or a few additional banana slices on top for that extra pizzazz.

So there you have it! A simple, scrumptious treat that’ll bring back fond memories and keep your taste buds dancing. Dig in, and don’t forget to share (if you must) because this Easy Banana Pudding is a slice of happiness that everyone deserves!