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Old Fashioned Banana Pudding

Old fashioned banana pudding with creamy custard and vanilla wafers in a glass bowl.
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A classic Southern dessert featuring layers of vanilla wafers, fresh bananas, and a creamy no-cook custard. This simple recipe is pure comfort food that gets better as it chills, making it perfect for make-ahead gatherings.

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 medium ripe bananas, sliced

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, whisk sweetened condensed milk and ice water until smooth.
  2. Sprinkle pudding mix over the milk mixture and whisk vigorously for 2 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes to thicken.
  3. In another large bowl, beat chilled heavy cream and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
  4. Gently fold the whipped cream into the pudding base until no white streaks remain.
  5. In a 9x13 inch dish, spread a thin layer of the cream mixture.
  6. Top with a single layer of vanilla wafers, then a layer of sliced bananas.
  7. Spoon about one-third of the remaining cream over the bananas and spread evenly.
  8. Repeat the layers two more times: wafers, bananas, cream, ending with a final layer of cream.
  9. Optionally, crush a few extra wafers and sprinkle over the top.
  10. Cover tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight.

Notes

For best results, ensure cream and bowls are very cold before whipping. Use ripe, speckled bananas for optimal flavor. Pudding must chill to allow wafers to soften and flavors to blend.

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