Description
Creamy, dreamy, and packed with layers of vanilla pudding, fresh bananas, and vanilla wafers, this classic Banana Pudding is the ultimate no-bake dessert! Perfect for potlucks, family gatherings, or a sweet treat any day of the week.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk
- 1½ cups cold water
- 1 (3.4 oz) box instant vanilla pudding mix
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream (or 12 oz whipped topping)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 4–5 ripe bananas, sliced
- 1 (11 oz) box vanilla wafers
- Optional: Extra wafers and banana slices for garnish
Instructions
- Mix pudding base: In a large bowl, whisk sweetened condensed milk and water. Add pudding mix and whisk until smooth. Chill 5 minutes.
- Whip cream: In a separate bowl, beat heavy cream and vanilla until stiff peaks form. Fold into pudding mixture.
- Layer pudding: In a trifle dish or bowl, alternate layers of vanilla wafers, banana slices, and pudding mixture. Repeat 2-3 times.
- Chill: Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours (or overnight) for best texture.
- Serve: Garnish with extra wafers and bananas before serving.
Notes
- Make ahead: Assemble 1 day in advance—the flavors meld beautifully!
- Lighter option: Use sugar-free pudding mix and light whipped topping.
- Banana trick: Toss slices in lemon juice to prevent browning.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 0 mins (no-bake
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 38g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: banana pudding, southern banana pudding, easy dessert, no-bake dessert, potluck recipes