Description
This classic Banana Pudding recipe is a delightful and comforting dessert that combines creamy pudding, fresh bananas, and vanilla wafers for a delicious treat that will please any crowd.
Ingredients
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Pudding:
- 2 cups cold whole or 2% milk
- 2 (3.4-ounce) boxes instant vanilla pudding
- 1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
- A pinch of kosher salt
Whipped Cream:
- 2 cups cold heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste or vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon powdered sugar
Additional:
- 4 large barely ripe bananas
- 1 (about 11-ounce) box vanilla wafer cookies
Instructions
- Prepare Pudding: In a large bowl, combine 2 cups cold milk and 2 boxes of instant vanilla pudding. Beat until smooth. Add sweetened condensed milk and salt, then refrigerate until firm.
- Make Whipped Cream: Whip heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Fold most of it into the chilled pudding mixture.
- Assemble Banana Pudding: Layer pudding, vanilla wafers, and banana slices in a trifle dish, repeating the layers. Top with remaining whipped cream and refrigerate.
- Serve: Crush reserved cookies and sprinkle over the pudding before serving.
Notes
- For best results, use barely ripe bananas to maintain a firm texture in the pudding.
- Allow the pudding to chill for at least 4 hours before serving to enhance the flavors.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Mixing, Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: Banana Pudding, Dessert, Pudding Recipe, Banana Recipe
