Description
Indulge in the creamy, comforting goodness of the Best Banana Pudding Ever! This classic no-bake dessert features layers of vanilla wafers, ripe bananas, and a luscious pudding mixture that is sure to please any crowd.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Pudding:
- 1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
- 1½ cups cold water
- 1 (3.4-ounce) package instant vanilla pudding mix
For the Whipped Cream:
- 3 cups heavy whipping cream
For Layering:
- 1 (11-ounce) box vanilla wafers
- 4–5 ripe bananas, sliced
Instructions
- Pudding Preparation: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together sweetened condensed milk and cold water. Add instant vanilla pudding mix, whisk until smooth, cover, and refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
- Whipped Cream: In a separate bowl, beat heavy whipping cream until stiff peaks form. Gently fold into chilled pudding mixture.
- Layering: In a 9×13-inch dish, layer vanilla wafers, banana slices, and pudding mixture. Repeat layers, finishing with a pudding layer on top. Chill for at least 4 hours before serving.
Notes
- Make pudding a day in advance for best results.
- Use ripe but firm bananas to avoid browning.
- Top with crushed wafers or extra whipped cream if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
