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Banana Pudding with Vanilla Wafers

Creamy Banana Pudding with Vanilla Wafers You'll Love

This Banana Pudding with Vanilla Wafers is a nostalgic, no-bake dessert that's sure to please at every gathering.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Chilling Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Creamy Base
  • 8 ounces softened cream cheese Ensure it's at room temperature for easy mixing.
  • 14 ounces sweetened condensed milk No good substitutes, reduce sugar in other ingredients if needed.
  • 2 boxes (3.4 oz.) instant vanilla pudding Feel free to explore different pudding flavors for variety.
  • 2.75 cups cold milk Whole milk is best for richness.
  • 8 ounces Cool Whip You can opt for homemade whipped cream, but it may not hold its shape as well.
For the Layers
  • 60 pieces vanilla wafers Can be replaced with other cookies like Chessmen or graham crackers.
  • 5-7 pieces ripe bananas, sliced Use ripe bananas for maximum flavor.

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Electric mixer
  • Spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth and fluffy, about 2 minutes. Gradually mix in the sweetened condensed milk until completely smooth.
  2. In a separate bowl, whisk together the pudding mix and cold milk until smooth and thickened, about 2 minutes.
  3. Gently fold the pudding into the cream cheese mixture until well combined, then fold in half of the Cool Whip.
  4. Layer 30 vanilla wafers evenly at the bottom of a serving dish.
  5. Layer the sliced bananas over the wafers.
  6. Spoon the pudding mixture over the bananas.
  7. Repeat the layers of vanilla wafers, bananas, and pudding mixture until all ingredients are used.
  8. Top with the remaining Cool Whip.
  9. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, ideally overnight.
  10. Before serving, crush a few extra vanilla wafers and sprinkle them on top.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 5gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Consume banana pudding within 24 hours for optimal freshness. Add crushed wafers just before serving to maintain crunch.

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