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Judy John

Classic No Bake Banana Pudding Recipe

Classic no bake banana pudding layers creamy vanilla filling, ripe bananas, and wafers into an easy chilled dessert everyone loves.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 18 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 310
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Vanilla Filling
  • 1 5.1 oz box instant vanilla pudding mix
  • 2 cups cold milk
  • 1 14 oz can sweetened condensed milk
  • 2 cups heavy cream cold
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
Layers
  • 4 medium bananas sliced
  • 1 12 oz box vanilla wafers

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Hand Mixer
  • Spatula
  • Trifle Dish
  • Freezer
  • Scoop
  • Tray

Method
 

  1. Whisk pudding mix and cold milk until smooth and slightly thick.
  2. Stir in condensed milk and vanilla until creamy.
  3. Whip heavy cream to soft peaks, then fold into pudding mixture gently.
  4. Arrange wafers in dish, then add banana slices.
  5. Spread a layer of filling over bananas, smoothing evenly.
  6. Repeat layers, finishing with cream on top.
  7. Chill 4 to 6 hours until set and wafers soften pleasantly.

Notes

For softer texture, chill overnight. For crisper wafers, serve after 2 to 3 hours. Freeze 15 minutes before scooping tidy portions. Handle bananas gently to keep slices neat. Customize with caramel, toasted nuts, or cinnamon. Store covered in refrigerator up to 2 days.