Description
Savor Paula Deen’s creamy banana pudding, a nostalgic Southern dessert layered with ripe bananas and vanilla wafers, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 ripe bananas, sliced
- 1 (5.1 oz) box instant vanilla pudding mix
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 (12 oz) box vanilla wafers
- 1 (8 oz) tub whipped topping
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the instant vanilla pudding mix and cold milk until smooth and thickened, about 2 minutes.
- Gently fold in sliced bananas until evenly distributed.
- In a serving dish, layer half of the vanilla wafers, followed by half of the pudding mixture.
- Repeat with another layer of vanilla wafers and the remaining pudding mixture.
- Cover and chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Before serving, spread whipped topping on the top layer and garnish with crushed wafers or banana slices if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: - For a twist, substitute graham crackers for vanilla wafers or add fresh strawberries for a fruity variation. - This banana pudding can be prepared a day ahead; just ensure it is covered well in the fridge to keep it fresh.