banana pudding

Here’s a classic, creamy Banana Pudding recipe—simple, comforting, and perfect for dessert lovers:

🍌 Banana Pudding

Ingredients

• 1 (5 oz) box instant vanilla pudding mix

• 2 cups cold milk

• 1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk

• 1 tbsp vanilla extract

• 1 (12 oz) container whipped topping (or whipped cream)

• 4–5 ripe bananas, sliced

• 1 (11 oz) box vanilla wafers

Instructions

1. Make pudding: In a large bowl, whisk together instant pudding and cold milk until thickened.

2. Add sweetness & flavor: Stir in sweetened condensed milk and vanilla extract until smooth.

3. Fold in whipped topping gently until fully combined.

4. Layer dessert: In a trifle dish or 9×13 pan, alternate layers of vanilla wafers, banana slices, and pudding mixture. Repeat until all ingredients are used, ending with pudding on top.

5. Chill: Cover and refrigerate at least 4 hours (overnight is best for flavors to meld).

6. Serve cold, optionally topping with extra whipped cream or crushed wafers.

Tips

• Slice bananas just before layering to prevent browning

• For a richer flavor, you can use homemade vanilla pudding

• Mini chocolate chips or caramel drizzle are fun variations

I can also give a stovetop cooked version or individual serving jars version if you want it fancy.