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Glass trifle bowl filled with layers of banana pudding with vanilla wafers, sliced bananas and creamy pudding mixture.

Old Fashioned Banana Pudding

After trying several, we think this is the best banana pudding recipe out there. It comes together quickly and tastes amazing. The condensed milk adds that rich creaminess and the whipped cream makes it fluffy and delicious. Make it a couple of hours before you plan to eat it so the vanilla wafers have a chance to soften and the bananas can flavor the pudding mixture.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time0 minutes
Additional Time2 hours
Total Time2 hours 16 minutes
Servings: 18 Servings
Author: Carlee

Ingredients

  • 6.8 oz. vanilla instant pudding mix
  • 2½ cups cold milk
  • 14 oz. sweetened condensed milk
  • 3 cups heavy whipping cream
  • 11 oz. box of vanilla wafers
  • 6 bananas

Instructions

  • In a large bowl, whisk together the 2½ cups cold milk and 14 oz. sweetened condensed milk until they are combined. Add the 6.8 oz. vanilla instant pudding mix and stir until incorporated. Place in the refrigerator to chill while you make the whipped cream.
  • In a cold mixing bowl, whip the 3 cups heavy whipping cream until stiff peaks form. Be careful to not overwhip the cream.
  • Fold the whipped cream into the pudding mixture until combined.
  • Slice 6 bananas about ¼-inch thick.
  • Now grab a large glass bowl, trifle bowl, or 9x13-inch baking dish. Arrange a layer of cookies on the bottom of the dish. Top with a layer of bananas and then some of the pudding mixture. Keep alternating layers until all of the ingredients are used. Be sure to seal all of the bananas under a layer of pudding, don't put any on top.
  • Refrigerate for at least 2 hours but up to 8 hours. Longer storage may result in oxidized bananas. See the notes below for more tips.
  • If desired top with additional whipped cream or fresh banana slices before serving.

Notes

  • For the best results, use bananas that are just ripe, not overipe.
  • Bananas oxidize and turn brown and slimy after a while. To prolong storage, you can brush the banana slices with lemon juice before using them.
  • Make sure all of the bananas are sealed under a layer of pudding to keep the air from getting to them.
  • You can use a 16 ounce tub of Cool Whip in place of the heavy whipping cream if you prefer. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 382kcal | Carbohydrates: 46g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.04g | Cholesterol: 57mg | Sodium: 190mg | Potassium: 328mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 34g | Vitamin A: 722IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 133mg | Iron: 0.2mg
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