Banana Pudding
Layers of vanilla pudding, sliced bananas, and soft vanilla wafers, finished with whipped topping. A no-bake Southern favorite.
Ingredients
8 servings
Instructions
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Whisk pudding mix, cold milk, and condensed milk for 2 minutes; let thicken 5 minutes.
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Fold in half the whipped topping until light and creamy.
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In a trifle or dish, layer wafers, bananas, and pudding; repeat.
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Spread the remaining whipped topping over the top.
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Chill at least 3 hours so the wafers soften.
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Serve cold.
Nutrition
Per serving, estimated.
- Calories
- 310 kcal
- Protein
- 6g
- Carbs
- 50g
- Fat
- 10g
- Fiber
- 1g
Tips
- Chill long enough for the wafers to turn cake-soft.
- Toss banana slices in a little lemon juice to slow browning.
- Make it a few hours ahead; the flavors meld as it sits.
Variations
- Use banana pudding mix for extra banana flavor.
- Layer in a graham-cracker crust for individual servings.
- Top with extra crushed wafers for crunch.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, a from-scratch vanilla custard works beautifully; just cool it first.
They oxidize; a quick toss in lemon juice helps, and chilling slows it.
Refrigerate up to 3 days; the wafers keep softening over time.
