Classic Creamy Banana Pudding

 

Classic Creamy Banana Pudding

This classic dessert is a creamy and dreamy delight. With layers of vanilla wafers, sweet bananas, and a rich pudding mixture, it’s no wonder this banana pudding is considered the best!

Ingredients:

Ingredient	Quantity
Vanilla Wafers	2 boxes
Bananas, sliced	6-8
Milk	2 cups
French Vanilla pudding mix	1 (5 oz) box
Cream cheese, softened	1 (8 oz) package
Sweetened condensed milk	1 (14 oz) can
Frozen whipped topping, thawed	1 (12 oz) container

Instructions:

Prepare the Pudding Mixture:

1. Combine milk and pudding mix in a large bowl. Whisk for 2 minutes until smooth and thickened.
2. Refrigerate until set.

Cream Cheese Layer:

1. Beat softened cream cheese until smooth.
2. Gradually add sweetened condensed milk and mix until combined.

Combine Pudding and Cream Cheese Mixture:

1. Gently fold the set pudding mixture into the cream cheese mixture.
2. Fold in the whipped topping until light and fluffy.

Assemble the Banana Pudding:

1. Layer vanilla wafers in a serving dish.
2. Top with sliced bananas.
3. Spread a layer of the pudding mixture over the bananas and wafers.
4. Repeat layers, ending with a pudding layer.

Chill and Serve:

1. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
2. Garnish with whipped topping, banana slices, or crushed wafers if desired.
3. Serve chilled.