Creamy, rich, and loaded with banana flavor — this classic banana pudding is the one everyone asks for after the first bite. Perfect for parties, holidays, or just because!
🛒 Ingredients
1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk
1½ cups cold milk
1 (3.4 oz) box instant vanilla pudding mix
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 cups heavy whipping cream (cold)
3–4 ripe bananas, sliced
1 box vanilla wafers (Nilla Wafers)
👩🍳 Instructions
Make the pudding base In a bowl, whisk condensed milk and cold milk until smooth. Add pudding mix and vanilla, whisk for 2 minutes. Chill 5 minutes to thicken.
Whip the cream In another bowl, whip heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
Fold gently Fold whipped cream into the pudding mixture until fluffy and creamy.
Layer the pudding In a dish:
Vanilla wafers
Banana slices
Pudding mixture Repeat layers, finishing with pudding on top.
Chill & serve Refrigerate at least 2–4 hours (overnight is even better!).
⭐ Tips for the BEST Banana Pudding
Use ripe bananas for maximum flavor 🍌
Chill overnight for that classic soft wafer texture
Top with crushed wafers or banana slices before serving
💛 Save this recipe — you’ll thank yourself later! Would you like a no-bake, southern-style, or cream cheese version next? 😋
