Description
The Best Banana Pudding Ever is a creamy, layered dessert made with vanilla wafers, bananas, and a rich pudding mix. This easy-to-make, no-bake dessert is perfect for any occasion and guaranteed to be a crowd favorite. Whether you’re hosting a gathering or craving something sweet, this banana pudding is sure to impress!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boxes Vanilla Wafers
- 6 to 8 bananas, sliced
- 2 cups milk
- 1 (5 oz.) box French Vanilla pudding mix
- 1 (8 oz.) package cream cheese, softened
- 1 (14 oz.) can sweetened condensed milk
- 1 (12 oz.) container frozen whipped topping, thawed (or equal amount sweetened whipped cream)
Instructions
- Prepare the Base: Line the bottom of a 13×9-inch dish with one bag of Vanilla Wafers and layer sliced bananas on top.
- Make the Pudding: In a bowl, combine milk and pudding mix. Blend with an electric mixer until smooth and thickened.
- Cream Cheese Layer: In another bowl, mix softened cream cheese with sweetened condensed milk until smooth.
- Fold in Whipped Topping: Gently fold the whipped topping into the cream cheese mixture to create a light, creamy blend.
- Combine: Stir the cream cheese mixture into the pudding until well combined.
- Assemble: Pour the pudding mixture over the cookie and banana layers, and top with the remaining wafers.
- Chill: Refrigerate until ready to serve, allowing the pudding to set and chill for at least one hour.
Notes
- This recipe works best when made a few hours ahead to allow the flavors to meld together.
- For a gluten-free version, simply substitute gluten-free vanilla wafers.
- Keep in mind that bananas may brown slightly over time, but the taste will still be fantastic!
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: None (No-bake)
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 129
- Sugar: 14g
- Cholesterol: 7mg