Indulge in this no-bake Banana Pudding recipe layered with creamy French vanilla pudding, fresh banana slices, and classic vanilla wafers. This dessert is a true crowd-pleaser and perfect any time of the year, especially during the holidays!
Banana Pudding Recipe
If you’ve ever tasted Banana Pudding, you know it’s irresistible. Rich and creamy with layers of ripe bananas, smooth pudding, and vanilla wafers in each bite, this dessert is loved by kids and adults alike for its timeless flavors!
Ingredients
- 1 box of Vanilla Wafers
- Fresh bananas, sliced
- Milk
- 1 box of instant vanilla pudding mix
- Cream cheese
- Sweetened condensed milk
- Cool Whip (thawed) or an equal amount of sweetened whipped cream
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, use an electric mixer to blend the milk and instant pudding mix.
- In a large bowl, combine the cream cheese and sweetened condensed milk, mixing on medium speed until smooth.
- Gently fold in the whipped topping with a spatula, then fold the pudding mixture into the cheese mixture until well combined. Go ahead, sneak a taste!
- Cover the bottom of a 9×13 baking dish (or trifle bowl) with half of the vanilla wafers. Layer with banana slices (1/4 to 1/2 inch thick) over the wafers.
- Pour the creamy pudding mixture over the banana layer. Top with the remaining wafers.
- Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving to let the flavors blend and the wafers soften.
Recipe Tip for Warmer Months
For a tropical twist, add diced pineapple along with the bananas, and top with shredded coconut and maraschino cherries!
Storage
Store in an airtight container in the fridge, where it will stay fresh for up to 4 days. The wafers will continue to soften, making each bite more delicious!
Creamy No-Bake Banana Pudding🍌🍌
Equipment
- Hand mixer
- 9×13 Casserole dish
- 1 large mixing bowl
- 1 medium mixing bowl
- Knife
- Rubber spatula
- Cutting board
Ingredients
- 11 oz box vanilla wafers
- 4 to 6 ripe bananas sliced
- 2 cups milk
- 1 5 oz box instant French vanilla pudding mix
- 1 8 oz package cream cheese, softened
- 1 14 oz can sweetened condensed milk
- 1 12 oz container whipped topping, thawed (or an equal amount of homemade sweetened whipped cream)
Instructions
- Line the bottom of a 9×13-inch dish with half of the vanilla wafers, then layer with banana slices.
- In a medium bowl, use a hand mixer to blend the milk and pudding mix until smooth.
- In a separate large bowl, beat the cream cheese and sweetened condensed milk until smooth. Gently fold in the whipped topping with a spatula.
- Combine the pudding mixture with the cream cheese mixture, folding until fully incorporated.
- Pour the mixture over the wafers and bananas in the dish, then top with the remaining vanilla wafers. Enjoy!