Easy Banana Pudding with Vanilla Wafers
If you’re searching for a delightful dessert that’s sure to bring smiles and satisfy cravings, look no further than this Easy Banana Pudding with Vanilla Wafers. This beloved recipe combines layers of creamy vanilla pudding, fresh bananas, and crunchy vanilla wafers, making it a comforting treat perfect for any occasion—from busy weeknights to festive gatherings. Best of all, it requires no baking and can be prepared in just 20 minutes! Allowing the pudding to chill overnight enhances the flavors even more, making it an ideal make-ahead dessert. So grab your mixing bowl and prepare to indulge in this deliciously easy dish that will become a family favorite.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Serves approximately 8
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 8 ounces softened cream cheese
- 14 ounce can sweetened condensed milk
- 2 (3.4 oz) boxes instant vanilla pudding
- 2 3/4 cups cold milk
- 8 ounces Cool Whip, divided
- 60 vanilla wafers
- 5–7 ripe bananas, sliced
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, beat softened cream cheese until smooth.
- Mix in the sweetened condensed milk until there are no lumps.
- In another bowl, combine instant vanilla pudding with cold milk until smooth.
- Pour pudding into the cream cheese mixture and mix until well combined.
- Gently fold in half of the Cool Whip.
- Layer vanilla wafers at the bottom of your dish followed by banana slices and pudding mixture; repeat layers until filled.
- Top with remaining Cool Whip and chill for at least four hours or overnight.
- Before serving, add crushed wafers or fresh banana slices on top if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 49g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg