Banana Pudding with Vanilla Pudding & Wafers
A creamy, no-bake banana pudding made with layers of vanilla pudding, ripe bananas, and cookies for a quick and comforting Southern-style dessert.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes (+ chill time)
- Yield: 10–12 servings 1x
Ingredients
1 package (5.1 oz) vanilla instant pudding mix
2 cups cold milk
1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
1 container (8 oz) whipped topping, thawed
4–5 ripe bananas, sliced
1 box vanilla wafers
1 tsp vanilla extract (optional)
Instructions
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Whisk pudding mix with cold milk for 2 minutes. Let sit for 5 minutes to thicken.
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Stir in sweetened condensed milk and vanilla extract.
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Fold in whipped topping until fully combined.
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In a 9×13 dish, layer wafers, banana slices, and pudding. Repeat layers, ending with pudding.
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Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
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Garnish with extra whipped topping and cookies before serving.
Notes
Use ripe bananas with no green. Chill overnight for best texture. Substitute whipped topping with homemade whipped cream if desired.