Mama’s Banana Pudding
This classic Southern-style banana pudding is a family favorite passed down through generations. Creamy vanilla pudding layered with ripe bananas and vanilla wafers, all topped with a fluffy whipped topping—it’s the perfect comfort dessert that never goes out of style.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 10 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: Southern
Ingredients
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1 (5.1 oz) box instant vanilla pudding mix
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3 cups cold milk
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1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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1 (8 oz) container whipped topping (like Cool Whip), thawed
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1 box vanilla wafers (about 11 oz)
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4–5 ripe bananas, sliced
Instructions
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In a large bowl, whisk together the pudding mix and cold milk until smooth. Let it sit for 5 minutes to thicken.
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Stir in the sweetened condensed milk and vanilla extract until well combined.
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Fold in about two-thirds of the whipped topping.
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In a 9×13-inch dish or large trifle bowl, start layering: begin with a layer of vanilla wafers, followed by a layer of banana slices, then a layer of pudding mixture.
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Repeat the layers until all ingredients are used, ending with pudding on top.
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Spread the remaining whipped topping evenly over the top layer.
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Cover and chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours (or overnight) to let the flavors blend and the cookies soften.
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Top with extra banana slices or crushed wafers before serving, if desired.
Notes
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Use just-ripe bananas for the best flavor and texture.
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To keep bananas from browning, you can lightly toss them with lemon juice before layering.
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This dessert gets better the longer it chills!
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