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Easy Banana Pudding
This easy banana pudding recipe is a delightful dessert that layers sweet vanilla pudding, fresh bananas, and crunchy vanilla wafers, topped with fluffy whipped topping.
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Prep Time
15
minutes
mins
Total Time
2
hours
hrs
Course
Dessert
Cuisine
Southern
Servings
8
servings
Calories
250
kcal
Equipment
9x13-inch Baking Dish
Mixing Bowl
Whisk
Ingredients
Essential Ingredients
1
box
Instant Vanilla Pudding Mix
Typically 3.4 oz box.
2
cups
Cold Milk
For preparing pudding.
4
medium
Ripe Bananas
Sliced.
1
container
Whipped Topping (Cool Whip)
8 oz container.
1
box
Vanilla Wafers
For layering.
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the instant vanilla pudding according to package directions using cold milk. Set aside to chill.
Step 2: In a 9x13-inch baking dish, layer vanilla wafers on the bottom, followed by a layer of sliced bananas, and half of the prepared pudding.
Step 3: Repeat the layering with another layer of wafers, bananas, and the remaining pudding.
Step 4: Spread the whipped topping evenly over the top layer.
Step 5: Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.
Notes
For best results, make the pudding a day in advance to allow flavors to meld and wafers to soften.
Keyword
Easy