Best Ever Banana Pudding
About this recipe
Banana pudding is a classic dessert that brings a smile to any gathering, and this version is touted as the 'Best Ever Banana Pudding.' It's creamy, sweet, and layered with bananas and vanilla wafers, making it a crowd-pleaser at family get-togethers.
This recipe combines instant vanilla pudding with cream cheese and sweetened condensed milk for an extra rich flavor. The whipped topping adds a lightness that balances the sweetness, creating a delightful texture that everyone loves.
Ingredient notes
- You can use 2 small boxes of instant vanilla pudding mix if a large box is unavailable.
- Each tub of whipped topping is approximately 16 oz, and you'll need 2 tubs for this recipe.
Tips from Sunday Potluck’s video
- Let the pudding mixture sit for about 5 minutes after whisking to thicken properly before combining it with the cream cheese mixture.
- For best results, chill the assembled pudding in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
Good to know
- How many servings does this recipe yield?
- This recipe serves 8.
- What should I do if I can't find a large box of instant vanilla pudding mix?
- You can use 2 small boxes of instant vanilla pudding mix as a substitute.
- How long should I let the pudding mixture sit before combining it with the cream cheese?
- Let the pudding mixture sit for about 5 minutes to thicken.
- How long should I chill the banana pudding before serving?
- Chill the banana pudding in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving.
No life story here — the video and the recipe are the whole point. All credit to Sunday Potluck: watch the original on YouTube.
The recipe
Ingredients
Steps
- 1
In a bowl, combine 3 cups of cold milk and 1 large box of instant vanilla pudding mix (or 2 small boxes if large is unavailable).
- 2
Whisk the mixture until well combined and let it sit for about 5 minutes to thicken.
- 3
In another bowl, mix 1 block of cream cheese and 1 can of sweetened condensed milk until smooth.
- 4
Combine the pudding mixture with the cream cheese mixture and mix until well incorporated.
- 5
Fold in 1 tub of whipped topping into the combined mixture.
- 6
Slice 5-6 bananas and layer them at the bottom of a serving dish.
- 7
Pour half of the pudding mixture over the bananas, then add a layer of vanilla wafers.
- 8
Repeat the layers with the remaining bananas, pudding mixture, and top with the second tub of whipped topping.
- 9
Chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving.
Heads up — we had to guess a little:
- Assumed 1 large box of pudding mix is equivalent to 2 small boxes based on the creator's note.
- Assumed each tub of whipped topping is approximately 16 oz based on common packaging sizes.
Credit where it’s due: this recipe was transcribed from Sunday Potluck’s original video on YouTube. Follow them there — it’s their dish.
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