Classic Banana Pudding
A creamy and dreamy dessert that layers Nilla wafers with fresh bananas and luscious vanilla pudding, perfect for evoking childhood memories.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 260 minutes
- Yield: 6-8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 ripe bananas
- 1 box vanilla pudding mix
- 2 cups milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Nilla wafers
- Optional: banana slices for garnish
Instructions
- Whisk the vanilla pudding mix and milk in a mixing bowl until smooth.
- Beat the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract in another bowl until soft peaks form.
- Fold the whipped cream into the pudding mixture until well combined.
- Layer Nilla wafers, banana slices, and the pudding mixture in a serving dish.
- Repeat the layers until all ingredients are used, finishing with the pudding on top.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours.
- Serve cold, garnished with additional banana slices if desired.
Notes
For best flavor, use ripe bananas. Chill the pudding adequately for enhanced flavors. Consider adding a layer of crushed cookies or chocolate shavings for extra fun.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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