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Banana Pudding

This classic banana pudding is an easy to make, delicious no bake treat. Creamy vanilla pudding with fresh banana slices, lots of whipped cream and cookies is a southern classic recipe you'll love!

Preppy Kitchen

This classic banana pudding is an easy to make, delicious no bake treat. Creamy vanilla pudding with fresh banana slices, lots of whipped cream and cookies is a southern classic recipe you'll love!

15 min
Prep time
3 hr 15 min
Total time
12
Yield

Ingredients

8 ingredients
  • 2 cups cold whole milk ((480ml))
  • 1 (14-ounce/397g) can sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 (5.1-ounce/144g) box instant vanilla pudding mix
  • 3 cups heavy whipping cream (divided (720ml))
  • 3 tablespoons granulated sugar (divided)
  • 3 teaspoons vanilla extract (divided)
  • 1 (15-ounce/425g) box vanilla wafer cookies
  • 5 large bananas

Equipment

  • large bowl
  • whisk
  • electric mixer or whisk
  • serving dish or trifle dish
  • spatula

Method

6 steps
  1. Whisk together 2 cups of cold whole milk, the can of sweetened condensed milk, and the box of instant vanilla pudding mix until combined and smooth. Chill in the fridge for about five minutes.
  2. Whip 3 cups of heavy cream with 3 tablespoons of sugar and 3 teaspoons of vanilla extract until firm peaks form.
  3. Fold the whipped cream into the chilled pudding mixture until fully combined.
  4. Slice 5 large bananas into thin coins, about a quarter of an inch thick.
  5. In a serving dish, layer cookies, then a layer of banana slices, then a layer of pudding mixture. Repeat layers until ingredients are used, finishing with a layer of pudding on top.
  6. Top with a mound of whipped cream and crumble a few cookies on top for garnish.
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Helpful tips

  • Use ripe bananas for the best flavor and avoid browning by adding them just before serving if making ahead.
  • For a crunchier texture, let the cookies sit longer in the pudding layers.
  • Gently fold whipped cream into pudding to maintain fluffiness.

Storage

Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

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