Ingredients
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3–4 ripe Bananas, sliced
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1 box instant Vanilla Pudding mix
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2 cups cold milk
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1 can Sweetened Condensed Milk
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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1 container whipped topping or whipped cream
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1 box Vanilla Wafers
Instructions
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Prepare the pudding:
In a bowl, whisk the vanilla pudding mix with milk until thick. -
Add sweetness and flavor:
Stir in the sweetened condensed milk and vanilla extract. Fold in half of the whipped topping. -
Layer the dessert:
In a dish, add a layer of Vanilla Wafers, then sliced Bananas, then pudding. Repeat layers. -
Top it off:
Spread the remaining whipped topping on top and add a few crushed wafers for garnish. -
Chill:
Refrigerate for 3–4 hours so the flavors blend and the cookies soften.
Tips
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Use ripe but firm bananas so they don’t turn mushy.
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For extra flavor, add a little cream cheese to the pudding mixture.
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Best served cold.
🍰 Fun fact: This dessert became extremely popular in the southern United States and is often served at holidays and family dinners.
If you’d like, I can also show you a famous bakery-style banana pudding similar to the one from Magnolia Bakery that many people try to recreate at home. 🍌✨
