🍌 Classic Banana Pudding Recipe
📝 Ingredients:
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1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk
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1 ½ cups cold water
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1 (3.4 oz) package instant vanilla pudding mix
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2 cups heavy whipping cream
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1 box (about 11 oz) vanilla wafer cookies (like Nilla Wafers)
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4-5 ripe bananas, sliced
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Optional: Crushed cookies or whipped cream for topping
👩🍳 Instructions:
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Make the pudding base:
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In a large bowl, whisk together the sweetened condensed milk and cold water until smooth.
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Add the pudding mix and whisk for about 2 minutes until it begins to thicken.
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Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours (or overnight) to set.
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Whip the cream:
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In a separate bowl, beat the heavy whipping cream until stiff peaks form.
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Gently fold the whipped cream into the chilled pudding mixture until combined and creamy.
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Assemble the layers:
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In a 9×13-inch dish (or a trifle bowl), layer:
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Vanilla wafers
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Sliced bananas
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Pudding mixture
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Repeat the layers until the dish is full, ending with pudding on top.
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Chill:
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Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours (best overnight) to allow the flavors to meld and the cookies to soften.
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Serve:
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Garnish with extra whipped cream or crushed cookies if desired.
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Serve cold and enjoy!
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Want a homemade pudding version, or maybe a banana-less twist for picky eaters? Let me know and I’ll customize it!