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Creamy Banana Pudding

Creamy banana pudding in a glass bowl with soft vanilla wafer layers.
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This no-bake dessert is the ultimate comfort food, featuring layers of vanilla wafers, ripe bananas, and a luxuriously smooth homemade pudding. It's simple to make ahead and gets even better as it chills overnight, making it perfect for potlucks or a week of satisfying treats.

Ingredients

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  • 1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 1/2 cups ice-cold water
  • 1 (3.4 oz) box instant vanilla pudding mix
  • 2 cups heavy whipping cream, very cold
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 (11 oz) box vanilla wafer cookies
  • 4-5 medium ripe bananas, sliced

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, whisk the sweetened condensed milk and ice-cold water until smooth.
  2. Sprinkle the instant pudding mix over the milk mixture and whisk vigorously for 2 full minutes until thickened. Let sit for 5 minutes.
  3. In a separate chilled bowl, beat the cold heavy cream and vanilla extract with a mixer until stiff peaks form.
  4. Gently fold the whipped cream into the pudding base with a spatula until no white streaks remain.
  5. In a 9x13 inch dish, spread a thin layer of the pudding mixture on the bottom.
  6. Add a single layer of vanilla wafers, then a layer of sliced bananas.
  7. Spoon about one-third of the remaining pudding over the bananas and spread gently.
  8. Repeat the layers two more times, ending with a final layer of pudding.
  9. Cover tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or ideally overnight, before serving.

Notes

Use ice-cold ingredients for best results. Slice bananas just before assembling to prevent browning. For a dairy-free version, use full-fat coconut cream and dairy-free condensed coconut milk.

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