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No bake banana pudding recipe

Irresistible No Bake Banana Pudding Recipe Anyone Can Make

Enjoy a nostalgic and creamy no bake banana pudding recipe with layers of pudding, ripe bananas, and vanilla wafers.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Chill Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 10 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine Southern
Servings 8 slices
Calories 360 kcal

Equipment

  • - 9×13-inch baking dish
  • - Mixing bowls
  • - Hand mixer
  • Spatula

Ingredients
  

For the Pudding Layers

  • 2 cups Vanilla Wafers crushed for base
  • 1 package French Vanilla Instant Pudding
  • 1 package Banana Cream Instant Pudding Mix
  • 3.5 cups Whole Milk for pudding preparation

For the Whipped Cream

  • 2 cups Heavy Whipping Cream
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar

For the Fresh Fruit

  • 4 medium Ripe Bananas sliced

Instructions
 

Preparation Steps

  • Crumble a layer of vanilla wafers over the bottom of a 9x13" baking dish.
  • Mix the instant pudding mixes in two large bowls. Add 1-¾ cups of milk to each bowl and whisk until well blended. Allow the pudding to sit for about 5 minutes to set.
  • Spread one bowl of pudding over the crumbled vanilla wafers, smoothing it evenly.
  • Slice 2 ripe bananas into rounds and layer them evenly over the pudding.
  • Combine the heavy whipping cream, vanilla extract, and powdered sugar in another large mixing bowl. Use a hand mixer to beat the cream until stiff peaks form.
  • Spread half of the whipped cream over the banana layer, smoothing it out with a spatula.
  • Layer another layer of vanilla wafers on top of the whipped cream.
  • Add the remaining pudding on top of the wafers, spreading it evenly.
  • Top it off with more banana slices.
  • Finish by spreading the rest of the whipped cream over the top and sprinkle with crumbled vanilla wafers and banana slices.

Notes

For best flavor, chill in the refrigerator for at least two hours before serving. Optional: Add a drizzle of chocolate syrup before serving.
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