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banana pudding with vanilla wafers in a trifle bowl
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Banana Pudding

This layered Banana Pudding dessert is the ULTIMATE crowd pleaser! So delicious and so easy to make.
Prep Time10 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Dessert
Keyword: banana pudding
Servings: 12

Ingredients

  • 1 (3.4oz) box instant vanilla pudding
  • 1 (14oz) can sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 ½ cups cold milk (2% or whole milk)
  • 3 cups heavy whipping cream
  • 4 ripe bananas
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 12 ounces vanilla wafers/cookies

Instructions

  • Make the pudding base: in a large mixing bowl, whisk together 1 - 3.4 ounce box of instant vanilla pudding mix with 1 - 14 ounce can sweetened condensed milk and 1 ½ cups cold milk.
  • Whip the cream: In a separate bowl, beat 3 cups heavy whipping cream on high speed until stiff peaks form. Gently fold the whipped cream into the chilled pudding mixture until light and fluffy.
  • Prepare the bananas: slice 4 ripe bananas into thin rounds. Toss the slices of bananas with 2 tablespoons lemon juice to help prevent browning. Set aside.
  • Assemble the pudding: In a trifle bowl, 9x13 inch pan, or individual serving cups, layer the ingredients in this order:
    1. A layer of vanilla wafers
    2. A layer of banana slices
    3. A layer of the pudding-whipped cream mixture.
    Repeat the layers two more times, finishing with a layer of pudding on top.
  • Garnish and chill: Top with extra wafers or banana slices if desired. Cover and refrigerate for at least 3 hours before serving. For best texture and appearance, serve within 8 hours of assembling.
  • The pudding will last 2-3 days in the fridge, but bananas may brown and soften over time.