The best banana pudding –Banana pudding is a classic dessert that brings a sense of nostalgia and comfort. It’s creamy, sweet, and absolutely delightful, making it the perfect treat for any occasion. Today, I’m excited to share a recipe that is sure to become a favorite in your home. Let’s dive right into creating the best banana pudding ever!
Delicious Banana Pudding
This banana pudding recipe combines creamy layers of pudding and whipped topping with delicious banana slices all wrapped in the comforting embrace of fluffy vanilla wafers. It’s a simple yet scrumptious dish that’s sure to impress family and friends.
Ingredients
- 1 box (5.1 oz) instant vanilla pudding mix
- 2 cups cold milk
- 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
- 1 tub (8 oz) whipped topping, thawed
- 4 ripe bananas, sliced
- 1 box (11 oz) vanilla wafers
- Optional: additional wafers and banana slices for topping
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, mix the instant vanilla pudding mix with cold milk. Whisk until the mixture thickens, which should take about 2 minutes.
- Add the sweetened condensed milk to the pudding mixture and stir until well combined.
- Gently fold in the thawed whipped topping. Be careful not to deflate the whipped topping too much to keep it light and fluffy.
- In a large serving dish, start layering the ingredients. First layer a layer of vanilla wafers in the bottom.
- Add a layer of sliced bananas over the wafers, followed by a layer of the pudding mixture.
- Repeat the layers until all ingredients are used, finishing with the pudding mixture on top.
- If desired, add extra vanilla wafers and banana slices on top as garnish for a pleasing presentation.
- Cover the dish and place it in the refrigerator to chill for at least 4 hours, but preferably overnight to allow the flavors to meld and the wafers to soften.
Once the chilling time is done, grab a spoon and dig into this delightful dessert! The combination of creamy pudding, fresh bananas, and crispy wafers is simply irresistible. Enjoy this banana pudding at gatherings, as a sweet family dessert, or whenever you need a taste of something comforting and sweet.
Happy baking!