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Banana Pudding: Creamy and No-Bake

Creamy No-Bake Banana Pudding That Brings Back Memories

Classic No-Bake Banana Pudding that's creamy and nostalgic, perfect for gatherings and quick to make.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Pudding Base
  • 1 pack Instant Vanilla Pudding Mix Can substitute with homemade pudding for richer flavor.
  • 2 cups Cold Whole Milk Low-fat or non-dairy options can alter thickness.
  • 1 cup Sweetened Condensed Milk For a lighter version, try unsweetened almond milk.
Whipped Layer
  • 1 tub Cool Whip or Whipped Topping Homemade whipped cream works, but may soften faster.
Assembly
  • 1 box Vanilla Wafers Alternatives: Nilla Wafers or shortbread.
  • 2-3 pieces Ripe Bananas Overripe bananas preferred; caramelized can deepen taste.

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Spatula
  • Glass Baking Dish

Method
 

Preparation and Assembly
  1. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together 1 pack of instant vanilla pudding mix and 2 cups of cold whole milk for about 2 minutes until it thickens to a smooth consistency.
  2. Gently fold 1 cup of sweetened condensed milk into the pudding mixture with a spatula until smooth and glossy.
  3. Fold in 1 tub of Cool Whip or whipped topping into the pudding mixture until well combined, keeping a light texture.
  4. Layer vanilla wafers at the bottom of a 9x13 inch glass baking dish.
  5. Thinly slice 2-3 ripe bananas and distribute them over the wafers.
  6. Pour one-third of the pudding mixture over the sliced bananas and smooth it out.
  7. Repeat the layering process until all ingredients are used, finishing with pudding on top.
  8. Cover tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, ideally overnight.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 3gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2.5gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Avoid over-mixing the whipped topping to maintain fluffiness. Use a glass dish for layering visibility. Stick to at least 4 hours of chilling time for best results. Overripe bananas enhance sweetness and flavor.

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