Description
Creamy, luscious, and oh-so-deliciousthis banana pudding is the perfect dessert for any occasion. With layers of whipped cream, sweet bananas, and crunchy Nilla wafers, it’s a crowd-pleasing treat you’ll want to make again and again!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 3/4 cup confectioners’ sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 14 oz sweetened condensed milk
- 5 oz instant banana pudding mix (dry powder)
- 1 cup 2% or whole milk
- 11 oz Nilla Wafers
- 8 medium bananas, sliced
- Crushed Nilla Wafers (for topping)
Instructions
- Make the Whipped Cream: In a large bowl, beat the heavy whipping cream, confectioners’ sugar, and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form. Set aside.
- Prepare the Pudding Base: In another bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Add sweetened condensed milk, banana pudding mix, and milk, and mix until creamy.
- Fold in Whipped Cream: Gently fold half of the whipped cream into the pudding mixture.
- Assemble the Layers:
- In a serving dish, spread a layer of Nilla Wafers.
- Add a layer of sliced bananas.
- Spread a layer of pudding mixture.
- Repeat layers until all ingredients are used.
- Top and Chill: Spread the remaining whipped cream over the top and sprinkle with crushed Nilla Wafers.
- Refrigerate for at least 4-8 hours (or overnight) to allow flavors to meld. Serve chilled!
Notes
- Use barely ripe bananas to avoid mushiness.
- For extra banana flavor, add banana extract to the pudding mixture.
- Best served within 24 hours for optimal texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Category: Desserts
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: Southern, American
