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Banana pudding served in clear glass dessert cups with visible layers of vanilla pudding, banana slices, and vanilla wafers on a white marble counter.

Banana Pudding

InsiderMama.com
This banana pudding is creamy, cold, and layered with soft vanilla wafers and fresh banana slices. It sets up beautifully in the fridge and tastes even better after the layers have had time to chill together.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Chill Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 20 minutes
Servings 12

Ingredients
  

  • 2 boxes instant vanilla pudding mix 3.4 ounces each
  • 3 cups cold whole milk
  • 1 can sweetened condensed milk 14 ounces
  • 8 ounces whipped topping thawed
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 box vanilla wafers 11 ounces
  • 5 ripe but firm bananas
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • Extra whole or crushed vanilla wafers for topping

Instructions
 

  • Whisk the pudding mix and cold milk in a large bowl for 2 minutes.
  • Pour in the sweetened condensed milk and vanilla extract.
  • Whisk again until the mixture looks smooth and slightly thicker.
  • Fold in the whipped topping until no streaks remain.
  • Let the filling sit for 5 minutes to thicken.
  • Slice the bananas into coins about 1/4 inch thick.
  • Toss the banana slices gently with the lemon juice.
  • Spread a thin layer of pudding in a 9x13-inch dish or deep 3-quart bowl.
  • Add a single layer of vanilla wafers.
  • Place banana slices in an even layer.
  • Spoon more pudding on top and smooth it gently.
  • Repeat the layers until everything is used.
  • End with pudding on top.
  • Cover the dish tightly.
  • Chill it for at least 4 hours.
  • Add crushed wafers or extra whole wafers right before serving.