Easy Banana Pudding
Prepare a delicious and hassle-free banana pudding using store-bought ingredients!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Pudding
- Cuisine: Southern
Ingredients
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For the Pudding
- 2 1/4 cups whole milk, cold
- 1 5-ounce package instant vanilla pudding
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 14-ounce can sweetened condensed milk
- 1 12-ounce container frozen whipped topping, thawed
- 3 medium bananas, firm but ripe
- 2 to 3 teaspoons lemon juice
- 30 vanilla wafer cookies
Optional Garnishes
- 1 banana, sliced
- Vanilla Wafers
- Cinnamon sugar, optional
- Mint leaves, optional
Instructions
- Prepare the Pudding: Combine the milk and vanilla pudding in a mixing bowl. Beat with an electric mixer for 2 minutes or whisk vigorously. Let it stand for 5 minutes until set. Add the sweetened condensed milk and mix until thoroughly blended. Fold half of the whipped topping into the pudding mixture.
- Prepare the Bananas: Peel the bananas and slice them into 1/4-inch rounds. Put them in a bowl and gently toss with the lemon juice to prevent browning.
- Assemble the Banana Pudding Layers: In a large glass bowl, trifle dish, or individual glass dessert dishes, alternated layers of pudding, sliced bananas, and vanilla wafers. Pipe or spoon the remaining whipped topping over the pudding.
- Garnish and Serve: Garnish servings as desired with sliced bananas, more vanilla wafers, cinnamon sugar, or mint leaves. Enjoy!
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