Easy Banana Pudding with Vanilla Wafers: A Family Favorite Treat
Enjoy this easy banana pudding recipe featuring layers of creamy pudding, fresh bananas, and crunchy vanilla wafers, perfect for family gatherings.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling, Layering
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 ripe bananas
- 1 box (12 oz) vanilla wafers
- 1 cup milk
- 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine sweetened condensed milk and milk, stirring until smooth.
- In another bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form, then add vanilla extract.
- Fold the whipped cream into the milk mixture gently.
- Layer vanilla wafers, sliced bananas, and the pudding mixture in a serving dish. Repeat layers until ingredients are used.
- Chill the pudding in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours before serving.
Notes
- For an extra banana flavor, add some banana extract to the pudding mixture.
- Allowing the pudding to sit overnight enhances the flavors.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Easy Banana Pudding, Vanilla Wafers, Dessert, Family Treat