Banana Pudding Vanilla Wafers Creamy (Print-Friendly Version)
Creamy vanilla custard, fresh bananas, and crisp wafers layered for a chilled Southern-style dessert.
# Ingredients:
→ Pudding Base
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145 grams instant vanilla pudding mix
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710 millilitres cold whole milk
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396 grams sweetened condensed milk
→ Whipped Topping
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360 millilitres heavy whipping cream
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ Assembly
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4 to 5 ripe bananas, sliced
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340 grams vanilla wafers
# Steps:
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In a large bowl, whisk together instant vanilla pudding mix and cold milk until thickened, approximately 2 minutes.
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Stir sweetened condensed milk into the thickened pudding mixture until homogenous. Chill in the refrigerator for 5 minutes.
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In a separate bowl, whip heavy cream with vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
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Gently fold whipped cream into the pudding mixture until smooth and fully integrated.
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In a 23x33-centimetre dish or trifle bowl, layer vanilla wafers, banana slices, and pudding mixture. Repeat layering, finishing with pudding.
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Cover and refrigerate for a minimum of 4 hours or overnight for optimal flavor and texture.
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Before serving, top with additional whipped cream and crushed vanilla wafers as desired.
# Notes & Tips:
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For the best flavour, use freshly whipped cream in place of store-bought alternatives.
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Dessert is best enjoyed within 2 days to prevent browning of bananas.
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Enhance flavour by drizzling with caramel sauce or a splash of banana liqueur between the layers.