Description
This rich and creamy no-bake banana pudding is a classic Southern-style dessert made easy with sweetened condensed milk, instant pudding, ripe bananas, and layers of Nilla wafers. Perfect for potlucks, holidays, or a quick make-ahead treat.
Ingredients
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8 oz cream cheese, softened
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14 oz can sweetened condensed milk
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5 oz box instant vanilla pudding mix
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3 cups 2% or whole milk
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2 tsp vanilla extract or banana extract (optional)
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8 oz tub Cool Whip, thawed (use half in pudding, half for topping)
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11 oz box Nilla Wafers
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5–7 ripe bananas, sliced
Instructions
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Beat softened cream cheese until smooth.
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Add sweetened condensed milk, pudding mix, milk, and vanilla. Beat until smooth.
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Fold in half the Cool Whip.
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In a trifle bowl or 9×13 dish, layer:
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One-third Nilla wafers
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Sliced bananas
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One-third pudding mixture
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Repeat layers, ending with pudding.
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Spread remaining Cool Whip on top.
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Cover and chill for 1–2 hours or overnight.
Notes
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Use ripe but firm bananas to avoid mushiness.
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For extra banana flavor, use banana extract.
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For best results, chill overnight before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes (no-bake)
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: Southern American