Description
Creamy layers of vanilla pudding, sliced bananas, and buttery wafers come together in this timeless and comforting Southern dessert.
Ingredients
1 (5.1 oz) box instant vanilla pudding mix
3 cups cold milk
1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 (8 oz) container whipped topping (like Cool Whip), thawed
1 box vanilla wafers
4 ripe bananas, sliced
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together the instant vanilla pudding mix and cold milk until smooth and thickened, about 2 minutes.
- Add the sweetened condensed milk and vanilla extract, mixing until fully combined.
- Gently fold in the thawed whipped topping until the mixture is light and fluffy.
- In a 9×13-inch dish or a trifle bowl, layer vanilla wafers, sliced bananas, and the pudding mixture.
- Repeat layers until all ingredients are used, ending with a layer of pudding on top.
- Optionally top with extra whipped topping or crushed wafers.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight before serving.
Notes
Use banana pudding mix for extra banana flavor.
Replace whipped topping with freshly whipped cream for a homemade touch.
Add a sprinkle of cinnamon or nutmeg for cozy spice.
Drizzle caramel or add chocolate chips for a fun variation.
Assemble in individual jars for personal servings.
Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days; best enjoyed within the first two days.
Not suitable for freezing.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
