Banana Pudding Recipe
Layers of vanilla pudding, bananas, and Nilla wafers.
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Ingredients
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Pudding
Assembly
Method
Pudding Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Pudding
In a medium bowl, combine the vanilla pudding mix and milk. Whisk together until the mixture is smooth and thickens, about 2-3 minutes.
- 2
Add Vanilla
Stir in the vanilla extract to the pudding mixture until fully incorporated.
Assembly
- 3
Slice the Bananas
Peel the ripe bananas and slice them into ¼ inch rounds.
- 4
Layer the Ingredients
In a serving dish, start by layering the bottom with Nilla wafers. Then add a layer of banana slices followed by a layer of prepared vanilla pudding. Repeat the layers until all ingredients are used, finishing with a layer of pudding on top.
- 5
Top with Whipped Cream
Spread the whipped cream evenly over the top layer of pudding. You can also add a few extra banana slices or crushed Nilla wafers for decoration if desired.
- 6
Chill and Serve
Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight for best results. Serve chilled and enjoy your delicious banana pudding!