Easy Banana Pudding
Creamy, comforting, and impossibly easy — this Easy Banana Pudding is the kind of dessert that feels like a hug in a bowl.
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Servings: 8 servings
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl
- Serving Dish
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Ripe Bananas, sliced Ripe but still firm for best taste.
- 1 box Instant Vanilla Pudding Mix Follow package directions for preparation.
- 2 cups Cold Milk For preparing the pudding mix.
- 2 cups Whipped Cream Whipped or store-bought, for topping.
- 1 box Vanilla Wafer Cookies For layering.
Instructions
- Prepare the Ingredients: Collect all the needed ingredients. Make sure your bananas are ripe but still firm for the best taste. Have your serving dish ready — a 9×13 pan or a trifle bowl works well.
- Make the Pudding Mixture: In a bowl, whisk the instant vanilla pudding with 2 cups of cold milk. Stir continuously until the mixture is smooth and begins to thicken, about 2 minutes. If the package suggests chilling briefly, follow that step.
- Layer the Dessert: Start with a single layer of vanilla wafers on the bottom of your dish, breaking wafers as needed to fill gaps. Add a layer of sliced bananas so they cover the wafers evenly. Spoon a thick layer of pudding over the bananas, spreading gently. Repeat layers — wafers, bananas, pudding — until you’ve used all ingredients. Finish with a smooth pudding layer on top.
- Chill the Pudding: Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours. Chilling helps the pudding set and allows the wafers to soften slightly into a cake-like texture that melds with the bananas.
- Add Whipped Cream: Just before serving, spread the whipped cream over the top. For a pretty finish, pipe or dollop the whipped cream and sprinkle a few crushed wafers or a light dusting of cocoa powder for contrast.
Notes
Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. For best results, assemble just before serving to prevent bananas from browning.