Here’s a classic, creamy Banana Pudding recipe—rich, sweet, and perfect for dessert lovers 🍌🍮
Ingredients (Serves 6–8)
- 4–5 ripe bananas, sliced
- 1 (5 oz / 142 g) package instant vanilla pudding mix
- 2 cups (480 ml) cold milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 (11 oz / 312 g) box vanilla wafer cookies (or graham crackers)
Optional: caramel drizzle or toasted coconut for topping
Instructions
1. Make the Pudding
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together instant pudding mix and cold milk for 2 minutes
- Let it set in the fridge for at least 5 minutes
2. Whip the Cream
- In a separate bowl, beat heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form
- Gently fold whipped cream into the chilled pudding for a lighter, creamy texture
3. Assemble the Layers
- In a serving dish or individual cups, layer:
- Vanilla wafers at the bottom
- Banana slices on top
- Pudding mixture over bananas
- Repeat layers until ingredients are used, finishing with pudding on top
- Crush a few wafers and sprinkle on top for garnish
4. Chill
- Refrigerate for at least 2–3 hours (or overnight) to let flavors meld and wafers soften
5. Serve
- Optional: drizzle with caramel sauce, sprinkle toasted coconut, or add chocolate shavings
- Serve chilled with a spoon
Tips & Variations
- Banana ripeness: Use ripe but firm bananas for best texture
- Make-ahead: This dessert tastes even better after sitting overnight
- Shortcut: Use pre-made pudding cups for a faster version and layer with sliced bananas and wafers
If you want, I can also give a quick 20-minute no-bake banana pudding recipe using sweetened condensed milk and whipped cream, which is ultra creamy and perfect for instant dessert cravings.
Do you want me to share that version?
