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Southern Banana Pudding

Southern Banana Pudding

This Southern Banana Pudding is a classic dessert that's creamy, delicious, and easy to make—perfect for any gathering.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Southern
Calories: 360
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Filling
  • 4 ripe bananas sliced
  • 1 3.4 oz instant vanilla pudding mix
  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 1 11 oz Nilla Wafers
  • 2 cups whipped topping

Equipment

  • Large bowl
  • Serving dish

Method
 

Layering
  1. In a large bowl, whisk together the vanilla pudding mix and whole milk until smooth. Let it sit for 5 minutes to thicken.
  2. In a serving dish, layer half of the Nilla Wafers at the bottom.
  3. Add half of the sliced bananas on top of the wafers.
  4. Pour half of the prepared pudding over the bananas.
  5. Repeat layering with remaining Nilla Wafers, bananas, and pudding.
  6. Top with whipped topping and optional crushed Nilla Wafers for garnish.
  7. Cover and chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 360kcalCarbohydrates: 56gProtein: 4gFat: 14g

Notes

Customize with chocolate pudding or rum for added flavor. Serve chilled for the best texture and taste.

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