My Famous Banana Pudding
Ultra-creamy, nostalgic banana pudding layered with ripe bananas, vanilla wafers, and a silky vanilla pudding base. A no-bake crowd favorite that disappears fast.
Equipment
- Large mixing bowl
- Whisk
- Rubber Spatula
- 9×13-inch glass or ceramic baking dish
- Measuring cups
Ingredients
- 2 3.6 oz packages instant vanilla pudding mix
- 4 cups milk
- 1 14 oz can sweetened condensed milk
- 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 12 oz container extra creamy whipped topping, thawed
- 1 11 oz box Nilla wafers
- 8 –10 ripe bananas sliced
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together the pudding mix and milk until thick and smooth.
- Stir in the sweetened condensed milk and vanilla extract until fully combined.
- Gently fold in the whipped topping until the pudding is silky and uniform.
- In a serving dish, layer Nilla wafers on the bottom, followed by banana slices, then pudding.
- Repeat the layers until the dish is full, finishing with a final layer of pudding on top.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight, to allow the flavors to meld and the wafers to soften.
- Serve chilled and enjoy every creamy, nostalgic bite.