Classic Banana Pudding
A classic for a reason, this banana pudding is the kind of dessert that disappears quickly. Layers of creamy vanilla pudding, fresh bananas, and soft vanilla wafers come together for a sweet, comforting treat that’s easy to make and even easier to love.
Recipe Info
Ingredients
14 oz sweetened condensed milk
1 ½ cups ice-cold water
1 package instant vanilla pudding (3.4oz)
3 cups heavy cream
1 box gluten free vanilla wafers (11oz)
4-5 ripe bananas, sliced
Instructions
1) With a mixer, beat the condensed milk and water on medium speed until well combined. Add the pudding mix and beat until no lumps remain and the mixture is completely smooth, about 2 minutes. Transfer the pudding mixture into a bowl and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
2) Whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form. With the mixer on low speed, incorporate the pudding mixture in four additions. Mix until well blended, with no streaks of pudding remaining.
3) Assemble in a bowl or casserole dish, spreading ¼ of the pudding on the bottom and layering with 1/3 of the vanilla wafers and 1/3 of sliced bananas. Repeat layering twice more, ending with a final layer of pudding. Garnish the top with wafers or wafer crumbs.
4) Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 4-6 hours or until the wafers are tender. Best served within 12 hours of assembling.