Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsState and Lake Chicago TavernBanana Pudding Recipe

Banana Pudding Recipe

Time25m
Serves8

manilla cookies layered with banana pudding, sweetened cream

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Ingredients

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Ingredients

Method

Instructions

  1. 1

    Prepare Pudding

    In a medium bowl, whisk together the vanilla pudding mix and milk until smooth. Allow it to set for about 5 minutes.

  2. 2

    Slice Bananas

    While the pudding sets, slice the bananas into thin rounds.

  3. 3

    Whip Cream

    In a separate bowl, beat the heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until soft peaks form.

  4. 4

    Layer Ingredients

    In a large serving dish, layer the vanilla wafers, followed by a layer of pudding, then a layer of sliced bananas, and then a layer of whipped cream. Repeat the layers until all ingredients are used, finishing with a layer of whipped cream on top.

  5. 5

    Chill

    Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to allow the flavors to meld and the pudding to set.

  6. 6

    Serve

    Spoon into serving dishes and enjoy your delicious banana pudding!

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