Classic Banana Pudding
A nostalgic dessert that combines creamy vanilla pudding, ripe bananas, and crunchy vanilla wafers for an unforgettable treat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 135 minutes
- Yield: 6-8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ripe bananas
- 1 box vanilla wafers
- 1 box instant vanilla pudding mix
- 2 cups milk
- 1 cup whipped cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the vanilla pudding mix according to package instructions using 2 cups of milk. Whisk until smooth.
- Lay a layer of vanilla wafers in a serving dish, ensuring they are tightly packed.
- Slice the bananas and layer them over the vanilla wafers.
- Pour half of the prepared pudding over the layers of wafers and bananas.
- Repeat the layers with the remaining wafers, bananas, and pudding.
- Top with whipped cream and drizzle with vanilla extract.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving.
Notes
Banana pudding can be made in advance for better flavor melding. Keep it covered tightly in the fridge.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1.5g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
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