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Southern Banana Pudding

A delicious slice of Southern banana pudding, layered with vanilla wafers, creamy pudding, and topped with fresh banana slices.
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A classic layered banana pudding with Nilla wafers, creamy custard, and fresh bananas. This no-bake dessert is perfect for potlucks and holidays.

Ingredients

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  • 1 (3.4 ounce) package instant vanilla pudding
  • 2 cups milk
  • 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 (12 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed
  • 1 pound ripe bananas, sliced
  • 1 (11 ounce) package Nilla wafers

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, whisk together the instant vanilla pudding mix and milk according to package directions. Let stand for 5 minutes.
  2. In a separate bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  3. Fold the cream cheese mixture into the pudding mixture until well combined.
  4. Gently fold in the thawed whipped topping until no streaks remain.
  5. Layer half of the Nilla wafers in the bottom of a 9×13 inch baking dish.
  6. Arrange half of the sliced bananas over the wafers.
  7. Spread half of the pudding mixture over the bananas.
  8. Repeat the layers: Nilla wafers, bananas, and pudding mixture.
  9. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow the flavors to meld and the wafers to soften.

Notes

  • For the best flavor, use ripe but not overly brown bananas.
  • You can make this dessert a day in advance.
  • For a richer flavor, you can use a homemade vanilla custard instead of instant pudding.
  • Some variations include a meringue topping that is browned with a kitchen torch.

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