Nilla Wafer Banana Pudding Dessert
Classic Southern-style banana pudding layered with Nilla Wafers, sliced bananas, and a creamy vanilla pudding filling
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INGREDIENTS
Vanilla Pudding Filling
- 1 can sweetened condensed milk 14 oz
- 1 1/2 cups cold water
- 1 box instant vanilla pudding mix 3.4 oz
- 2 cups cold whole milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 8 oz whipped topping thawed.
Layers
- 1 box Nilla Wafers 11 oz
- 5 to 6 medium ripe bananas sliced.
Optional Garnish
- extra Nilla Wafers crushed for topping
- banana slices for topping.
INSTRUCTIONS
Make Filling
- whisk sweetened condensed milk and cold water until smooth
- whisk in instant pudding mix until thickened about 2 minutes
- whisk in cold milk and vanilla extract until uniform then let stand 5 minutes to fully thicken
- fold in whipped topping until no streaks remain.
Assemble And Chill
- spread a thin layer of filling in the bottom of a 9x13 inch dish
- add an even layer of Nilla Wafers then a layer of banana slices
- spread one third of the filling over bananas and repeat layers ending with filling on top
- cover and refrigerate at least 4 hours and preferably overnight for best texture
- garnish before serving and keep chilled.
Notes
1. Use bananas that are ripe but still firm for cleaner slices 2. chill overnight for the most consistent wafer-softening and sliceable texture 3. substitute homemade whipped cream 2 cups whipped for whipped topping 4. add 4 oz softened cream cheese to the filling for a tangier richer version 5. assemble close to serving if you prefer crunchier wafers
Nutrition
Calories: 350kcal | Carbohydrates: 55g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 12g