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Easy No Bake Banana Pudding

A generous scoop of no bake banana pudding layered with vanilla custard, soft wafers, and topped with whipped cream.
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Assemble this simple, creamy banana pudding with vanilla wafers and fresh bananas in a large dish. It requires no cooking and is perfect for making ahead.

Ingredients

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  • 1 (12 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed
  • 1 (3.4 ounce) package instant vanilla pudding mix
  • 2 cups cold milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 (11 ounce) box vanilla wafers
  • 4 ripe bananas, sliced

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, whisk together the instant vanilla pudding mix, cold milk, and vanilla extract until the mixture thickens, about 2 minutes.
  2. Gently fold the thawed whipped topping into the pudding mixture until just combined. Do not overmix.
  3. Prepare your serving dish, such as a 9×13 pan or trifle bowl.
  4. Create the first layer by arranging half of the vanilla wafers on the bottom of the dish.
  5. Arrange half of the sliced bananas over the vanilla wafers.
  6. Spread half of the pudding mixture evenly over the bananas.
  7. Repeat the layers: remaining vanilla wafers, remaining bananas, and top with the remaining pudding mixture.
  8. Cover the dish tightly with plastic wrap.
  9. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight, before serving.

Notes

  • To prevent bananas from browning, slice them just before assembling the layers. You can also lightly toss the slices with a small amount of lemon juice before layering.
  • For a Southern banana pudding recipe feel, you can substitute some of the vanilla wafers with Nilla Wafers.
  • This is a great potluck dessert recipe because it holds up well in the refrigerator.

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