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banana pudding

A delicious homemade banana pudding with layers of creamy custard, fresh bananas, and vanilla wafers.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 8
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 can sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 cup cold milk
  • 0.5 cup cold water
  • 1 box instant vanilla pudding
  • 11 oz Nilla Wafers reserve some for topping
  • 3 cups heavy whipping cream
  • 0.5 teaspoon clear vanilla flavoring
  • 5 bananas just barely ripe sliced bananas

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Using a hand or stand mixer, combine sweetened condensed milk, cold water, and cold milk. Mix on low-medium for 1-2 minutes.
  2. Add the vanilla pudding mix and beat on medium for 2 minutes until mixture begins to thicken.
  3. Cover and refrigerate for 4 hours or overnight to set the pudding.
  4. In a separate bowl, beat heavy cream with vanilla flavoring until stiff peaks form.
  5. Gently fold whipped cream into the pudding until fully combined.
  6. In a serving dish, layer 1/3 of vanilla wafers, followed by 1.5 cups of sliced bananas, then 1/3 of pudding mixture.
  7. Repeat layers two more times, ending with pudding on top.
  8. Crush reserved wafers and sprinkle over the top as garnish.
  9. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

Notes

This classic banana pudding is perfect for family gatherings and potlucks.