Easy Banana Pudding Recipe

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Easy Banana Pudding Recipe

Banana pudding is the ultimate nostalgic dessert, and after years of making it, I’ve perfected an easy, foolproof recipe with the perfect creamy texture and classic flavor. Layer it in a trifle dish for a stunning presentation or spread it in a 9x13-inch pan for effortless serving—either way, it’s a guaranteed crowd-pleaser!

Prep Time30

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Easy banana pudding recipe, nilla wafer banana pudding

Servings: servings

Author: Beth

Ingredients

two 3.2 oz packages instant vanilla pudding
4 cups milk cold
11 oz box nilla wafers
6-8 medium bananas peeled and sliced
8 oz cool whip

Instructions

Trifle

Whisk together the pudding mix and milk in a medium mixing bowl for 2 minutes. Place in the fridge for 10 minutes.
two 3.2 oz packages instant vanilla pudding, 4 cups milk
Fold in 1/3 of the cool whip to the pudding.
8 oz cool whip
Add a layer of nilla wafers to the bottom of a trifle bowl. Add ¼ of the pudding mixture on top of the wafers, then top that with banana slices. Repeat these layers (nilla wafers, then pudding, then bananas) until you fill the trifle bowl.
11 oz box nilla wafers, 6-8 medium bananas
Spread the remaining cool whip on top. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight. Before serving, add crushed nilla wafers and banana slices to the top.
8 oz cool whip

9x13 Dish

Whisk together the pudding mix and milk in a medium mixing bowl for 2 minutes. Place in the fridge for 10 minutes.
two 3.2 oz packages instant vanilla pudding, 4 cups milk
Fold in 1/3 of the cool whip to the pudding.
8 oz cool whip
In a 9x13-inch dish, arrange a single layer of nilla wafers to cover the bottom. Pour half of the prepared pudding over the wafers and spread evenly. Arrange a single layer of sliced bananas on top of the pudding.
11 oz box nilla wafers, 6-8 medium bananas
Add another single layer of nilla wafers over the bananas. Pour the remaining pudding over the second layer of wafers and spread evenly. Arrange the remaining sliced bananas on top of the pudding.
Spread the remaining cool whip evenly over the entire dish, ensuring all layers are covered. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight. Before serving, add crushed nilla wafers and banana slices to the top.
8 oz cool whip

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