Banana Pudding
This banana pudding recipe layers creamy vanilla pudding, Cool Whip, fresh bananas, and Nilla Wafers for a classic, sweet dessert that is perfect for family gatherings or summer treats.
Equipment
- Large mixing bowl
- Hand or stand mixer
- Spatula or large spoon (for folding in Cool Whip)
- 9x13 baking dish or individual clear cups
- Knife (for slicing bananas)
- Measuring cups and spoons
Ingredients
- 4-5 Fresh Bananas
- 1 box Nilla Wafers
- 2 cups Whole Milk we like Fairlife!
- 14 oz Canned Sweetened Condensed Milk
- 3.4 oz Box Vanilla Instant Pudding Mix
- 8 oz Cool Whip
- 1 tablespoon Vanilla
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, mix and combine whole milk, sweetened condensed milk, vanilla extract, and vanilla pudding mix. Mix for about 3 minutes, then let it rest for 3 to 5 minutes.
- Scoop a full container of Cool Whip (8 oz worth) into the bowl and gently fold it into the pudding mixture until fully combined.
- In a 9x13 baking dish or individual clear cups, layer the pudding mixture, sliced bananas, and Nilla Wafers. Repeat the layers two more times, ending with a final layer of pudding with Nilla Wafers.
- Cover the dish and refrigerate for at least 4 hours until the pudding is fully chilled and set. Serve and enjoy your homemade banana pudding!
