Banana Pudding
About this recipe
This banana pudding is a classic no-bake southern dessert that's super easy to whip up. With creamy vanilla pudding, fresh banana slices, and crunchy cookies, it's a nostalgic treat that everyone loves.
In just 15 minutes, you can create a delicious dessert that requires no baking and minimal cleanup. This version uses instant pudding for a quick setup, making it perfect for gatherings or a sweet craving.
Ingredient notes
- Use 3-4 large bananas, depending on their size, for the recipe.
- You can substitute vanilla wafers with chess cookies or shortbread cookies if you prefer.
Tips from Preppy Kitchen’s video
- Make sure to use cold whole milk for the pudding mixture, as you don't need to warm it up.
- When whipping the cream, stop as soon as you reach firm peaks to avoid turning it into butter.
- Slice the bananas just before assembling to prevent browning; aim for about a quarter of an inch thick.
Good to know
- How long does it take to make this banana pudding?
- The total time to make this banana pudding is about 15 minutes.
- How many servings does this recipe yield?
- This banana pudding recipe serves 8.
- What type of cookies can I use in this recipe?
- You can use vanilla wafers, chess cookies, or shortbread cookies.
- What should I do if I over-whip the cream?
- If you over-whip the cream, it can turn into butter, so be careful to stop whipping as soon as you reach firm peaks.
No life story here — the video and the recipe are the whole point. All credit to Preppy Kitchen: watch the original on YouTube.
The recipe
Ingredients
Steps
- 1
In a large bowl, add 2 cups of cold whole milk.
- 2
Add 1 can of sweetened condensed milk to the bowl.
- 3
Sprinkle in 1 packet of instant pudding and whisk until combined and smooth.
- 4
Chill the mixture in the fridge for about 5 minutes to set up.
- 5
In another bowl, whip 2 cups of heavy cream with 2 tablespoons of sugar and 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract until firm peaks form.
- 6
Gently fold the whipped cream into the chilled pudding mixture using a spatula.
- 7
Slice 3 to 4 large bananas into thin coins, about a quarter of an inch thick.
- 8
In a trifle dish, add a layer of vanilla wafers at the bottom.
- 9
Spread about a quarter of the pudding mixture over the cookies and smooth it out.
- 10
Add another layer of vanilla wafers on top of the pudding.
- 11
Add a layer of banana slices on top of the cookies.
- 12
Spread another quarter of the pudding mixture over the bananas and smooth it out.
- 13
Repeat the layering process with more cookies, bananas, and pudding until all ingredients are used, finishing with pudding on top.
- 14
For the topping, whip 1 cup of heavy cream with 1 tablespoon of sugar and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract until smooth.
- 15
Spread the whipped cream over the top of the pudding and finish with crumbled cookies on top.
Heads up — we had to guess a little:
- The number of bananas is estimated based on the size of the bananas.
Credit where it’s due: this recipe was transcribed from Preppy Kitchen’s original video on YouTube. Follow them there — it’s their dish.
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