The first time I brought this to a potluck everyone was a little skeptical… now I have to make several just so there’s enough to go round!
This classic dessert is a creamy and dreamy delight. With layers of vanilla wafers, sweet bananas, and a rich pudding mixture, it’s no wonder this banana pudding is considered the best!
Ingredients:
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Vanilla Wafers | 2 boxes |
| Bananas, sliced | 6-8 |
| Milk | 2 cups |
| French Vanilla pudding mix | 1 (5 oz) box |
| Cream cheese, softened | 1 (8 oz) package |
| Sweetened condensed milk | 1 (14 oz) can |
| Frozen whipped topping, thawed | 1 (12 oz) container |
Instructions:
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Prepare the Pudding Mixture:
- Combine milk and pudding mix in a large bowl. Whisk for 2 minutes until smooth and thickened.
- Refrigerate until set.
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Cream Cheese Layer:
- Beat softened cream cheese until smooth.
- Gradually add sweetened condensed milk and mix until combined.
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Combine Pudding and Cream Cheese Mixture:
- Gently fold set pudding mixture into cream cheese mixture.
- Fold in whipped topping until light and fluffy.
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Assemble the Banana Pudding:
- Layer vanilla wafers in a serving dish.
- Top with sliced bananas.
- Spread a layer of pudding mixture over bananas and wafers.
- Repeat layers, ending with a pudding layer.
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Chill and Serve:
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Garnish with whipped topping, banana slices, or crushed wafers if desired.
- Serve chilled.
