Description
Indulge in a delightful classic with this easy Paula Deen banana pudding recipe. Layers of creamy vanilla pudding, fresh bananas, and crunchy vanilla wafers create a nostalgic dessert that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (3.4 oz) box instant vanilla pudding mix
- 2 cups whole milk
- 2 cups freshly whipped cream
- 3 ripe bananas, sliced
- 1 ½ cups vanilla wafers
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the instant vanilla pudding mix and whole milk until smooth and thickened (about 2 minutes).
- Gently fold in the freshly whipped cream until fully combined.
- In a trifle dish or large bowl, layer the vanilla wafers at the bottom, followed by sliced bananas, then pour over the creamy pudding mixture.
- Repeat the layering process until all ingredients are used, aiming for at least three layers. Top with additional whipped cream and crushed cookies if desired.
- Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours (overnight is preferred) before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 51g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider adding crushed cookies between layers. Swap vanilla wafers with graham crackers or chocolate pudding for fun variations.