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Easy Banana Pudding

Easy banana pudding recipe in a clear glass trifle bowl with perfect creamy layers.
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This creamy, no-bake dessert is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. Layers of vanilla wafers, fresh bananas, and homemade vanilla pudding come together for a nostalgic treat that feels like a hug in a bowl. It's simple, soul-satisfying, and perfect for any occasion.

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
  • 3 cups heavy whipping cream, chilled
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 (11 oz) box vanilla wafer cookies
  • 4-5 ripe but firm bananas, sliced

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, whisk sweetened condensed milk and ice-cold water until smooth. Add instant pudding mix and whisk vigorously for 2 minutes. Let set for 5 minutes.
  2. In a separate chilled bowl, beat heavy whipping cream and vanilla extract with a mixer until stiff peaks form.
  3. Gently fold the whipped cream into the pudding base until no white streaks remain, being careful not to deflate the cream.
  4. In a 9x13 inch dish, spread a thin layer of the pudding cream. Add a layer of vanilla wafers, then a layer of sliced bananas.
  5. Spoon about one-third of the remaining pudding cream over the bananas and spread gently.
  6. Repeat the layers two more times, ending with a final layer of pudding cream.
  7. Cover tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or ideally overnight, before serving.

Notes

Use ice-cold cream and a chilled bowl for best whipping results. Slice bananas just before assembling to prevent browning. The pudding gets better as it chills, so make it ahead if possible.

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