Quick and Easy Banana Pudding
Quick and Easy Banana Pudding
Ingredients
For the Pudding Base
- 8 ounces whipped cream cheese spread
- 14 ounces sweetened condensed milk
- 5.1 ounces vanilla instant pudding mix
- 3.4 ounces banana cream instant pudding mix
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon banana extract
- 4 cups milk
- 8 ounces frozen whipped topping, thawed
For Layering and Garnish
- 1 box vanilla wafers, about 11 ounces
- 4 bananas, ripe, sliced
- 1 tablespoon powdered sugar, for dusting
Instructions
- 1
In a large mixing bowl, combine the whipped cream cheese spread and sweetened condensed milk. Mix thoroughly with a spoon or whisk until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
⏱️ 3 min
- 2
Add the vanilla instant pudding mix, banana cream instant pudding mix, vanilla extract, banana extract, and milk to the bowl. Whisk vigorously until all ingredients are well combined and the mixture thickens to a smooth, light yellow pudding consistency. This should take about 2-3 minutes.
⏱️ 3 min
- 3
Gently fold in the thawed frozen whipped topping into the pudding mixture until it is fully incorporated. The final mixture should be smooth, creamy, and slightly lighter in color.
⏱️ 2 min
- 4
Arrange a single layer of vanilla wafers at the bottom of a clear rectangular baking dish. Ensure the bottom is mostly covered.
⏱️ 2 min
- 5
Spread about one-third of the prepared pudding mixture evenly over the layer of vanilla wafers.
⏱️ 1 min - 6
Place a layer of sliced bananas over the pudding, followed by another layer of vanilla wafers.
⏱️ 2 min
- 7
Repeat the layering process: spread another one-third of the pudding mixture, followed by more sliced bananas and vanilla wafers.
⏱️ 2 min
- 8
Top with the remaining pudding mixture, spreading it evenly. Then, arrange whole vanilla wafers neatly over the final pudding layer for a decorative finish.
⏱️ 2 min
- 9
For garnish, crush a handful of vanilla wafers and sprinkle them generously over the top layer of the pudding. Lightly dust the entire dish with powdered sugar.
⏱️ 3 min
- 10
Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow the pudding to set and the flavors to meld. For maximum flavor and moistness, chilling overnight is recommended.
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Quick and Easy Banana Pudding
Ingredients
For the Pudding Base
- 8 ounces whipped cream cheese spread
- 14 ounces sweetened condensed milk
- 5.1 ounces vanilla instant pudding mix
- 3.4 ounces banana cream instant pudding mix
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon banana extract
- 4 cups milk
- 8 ounces frozen whipped topping, thawed
For Layering and Garnish
- 1 box vanilla wafers, about 11 ounces
- 4 bananas, ripe, sliced
- 1 tablespoon powdered sugar, for dusting
Instructions
- 1
In a large mixing bowl, combine the whipped cream cheese spread and sweetened condensed milk. Mix thoroughly with a spoon or whisk until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
⏱️ 3 min - 2
Add the vanilla instant pudding mix, banana cream instant pudding mix, vanilla extract, banana extract, and milk to the bowl. Whisk vigorously until all ingredients are well combined and the mixture thickens to a smooth, light yellow pudding consistency. This should take about 2-3 minutes.
⏱️ 3 min - 3
Gently fold in the thawed frozen whipped topping into the pudding mixture until it is fully incorporated. The final mixture should be smooth, creamy, and slightly lighter in color.
⏱️ 2 min - 4
Arrange a single layer of vanilla wafers at the bottom of a clear rectangular baking dish. Ensure the bottom is mostly covered.
⏱️ 2 min - 5
Spread about one-third of the prepared pudding mixture evenly over the layer of vanilla wafers.
⏱️ 1 min - 6
Place a layer of sliced bananas over the pudding, followed by another layer of vanilla wafers.
⏱️ 2 min - 7
Repeat the layering process: spread another one-third of the pudding mixture, followed by more sliced bananas and vanilla wafers.
⏱️ 2 min - 8
Top with the remaining pudding mixture, spreading it evenly. Then, arrange whole vanilla wafers neatly over the final pudding layer for a decorative finish.
⏱️ 2 min - 9
For garnish, crush a handful of vanilla wafers and sprinkle them generously over the top layer of the pudding. Lightly dust the entire dish with powdered sugar.
⏱️ 3 min - 10
Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow the pudding to set and the flavors to meld. For maximum flavor and moistness, chilling overnight is recommended.